Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Garden Grove, CA

20d

About The Position

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department at Sprouts Farmers Market. The role oversees daily baking, production, product displays, quality and consistency, inventory, budget, ordering, merchandising, pricing, labor, and other operations in accordance with company standards. The manager evaluates department performance and develops improved practices while maintaining safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity standards. The Bakery Manager leads department team members through hiring, scheduling, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and development discussions. In collaboration with the Store Manager, the role makes promotion and transfer decisions and addresses team member concerns and performance issues. The manager communicates standards and product knowledge, participates in store meetings, and serves as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Minimum of 2 years of retail grocery experience.
Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a changing, flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Outgoing and friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward team members and customers.
Good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction while participating in a team environment.
Ability to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed.
Knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
Ability to stand continuously for up to 3 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
Ability to vertically transfer trays weighing up to 5 lbs. from 7 inches to 64 inches for up to 10 hours.
Ability to vertically and horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 lbs. from 5 inches to 36 inches, over a distance of up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations and obtain and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily baking, production, and display of bakery products.
Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery budget.
Evaluate department conditions and operations, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and develop improved practices and procedures.
Maintain company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity.
Manage correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage.
Rotate merchandise and build displays.
Manage inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards.
Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
Coach and evaluate team members, provide feedback and one-on-one development discussions, and recommend merit increases through biannual performance reviews.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit and hire team members and make promotion and transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns.
Document corrective actions and collaborate with business and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead the team in delivering high-quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize work areas.
Follow safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan for the employee or immediate family members.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount on purchases for the employee and one other household family member.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year.
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements.
DailyPay access to earned wages for eligible employees.