Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Weatherford, TX

13h

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

Maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, friendly service.
Assists customers by making product suggestions, filling special orders, and offering food preparation recommendations.
Responds to incoming calls professionally; resolves customer complaints and escalates to the Store Director when necessary.
Uses suggestive selling techniques through telephone communication, in‑store intercom announcements, and one‑on‑one interaction.
Possesses detailed knowledge of duties performed by all department employees; oversees and assists with product preparation and display.
Implements proper, efficient product preparation and packaging techniques.
Maintains bakery case cleanliness, visual appeal, sanitation, and inventory levels.
Ensures bakery area, equipment, and prep areas meet cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
Ensures correct product temperatures are maintained during preparation, display, and storage.
Builds bakery displays; rotates stock and removes outdated or spoiled product.
Maintains and organizes the bakery cooler and freezer.
Implements seasonal and promotional displays in alignment with division programs.
Follows and maintains department standards for product freshness and overall bakery execution.
Schedules, supervises, trains, and assigns duties to department employees, ensuring sufficient service levels.
Monitors employee productivity and evaluates overall performance.
Trains employees on store policies, production standards, sales techniques, and record‑keeping procedures.
Identifies employees with high advancement potential and supports development opportunities.
Initiates personnel actions including pre‑employment interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Possesses working knowledge of Company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Ensures proper code‑dating procedures are followed for all bakery products.
Plans daily department operations and monitors production processes to ensure efficiency and profitability.
Prepares sales and inventory reports; participates in physical inventory every four weeks.
Controls inventory to ensure adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness.
Stocks and rotates product in accordance with division directives.
Maintains accurate department records and processes administrative paperwork.
Controls shrink and manages cost effectively.
Ensures adherence to opening and closing procedures for the department.
Performs receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying orders against invoices, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, stocking, and rotating merchandise.
Ensures proper temperature, storage, and packaging techniques are followed.
Operates related equipment including pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissors, knives, safety cutters, and Sterilox machines.