Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Sarasota, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department at Sprouts Farmers Market. This role oversees the department’s baking, production, product displays, quality, inventory, budget, ordering, merchandising, staffing, and other operational processes. The manager maintains company standards for food safety, handling, sanitation, productivity, pricing, and customer service while working in a fast-paced grocery environment. The Bakery Manager leads and develops team members through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and development discussions. In collaboration with the Store Manager, the role recruits, hires, and makes promotion or transfer decisions, addresses team member concerns, and manages corrective actions when necessary. The manager plans and adjusts schedules and staffing to support productivity, communicates standards and product knowledge, attends in-store meetings, and may serve as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least 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 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 and for a total of 8 hours per shift.
Ability to vertically transfer trays weighing up to 5 pounds from 7 to 64 inches for up to 10 hours.
Ability to vertically and horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 pounds from 5 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 daily bakery baking, production, and product displays.
Supervise product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery budget.
Evaluate department conditions and operations, identify strengths and improvement areas, and develop improved practices and procedures.
Maintain company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity.
Oversee correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage.
Rotate merchandise and build displays.
Manage department inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and operational processes to Sprouts standards.
Plan and place orders according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
Coach and provide feedback to team members, conduct one-on-one development discussions, and recommend merit increases through the bi-annual performance review process.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit and hire team members, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns.
Document and take corrective actions, collaborating with business and HR partners as needed, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
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 quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a Key Carrier and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
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’ health needs.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount on Sprouts purchases for the employee and one other household family member.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events.
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 option for eligible employees to transfer earned pay before payday at no extra cost.