Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Dallas, TX

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. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

Responsibilities

Maintain an enthusiastic atmosphere focused on fast and friendly customer service.
Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and food preparation ideas.
Answer and respond to incoming calls professionally; resolve customer complaints and escalate to the Store Director as needed.
Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques via phone, intercom, and in‑person interactions.
Possess thorough knowledge of all department roles and assist with preparation, product display, and general department functions.
Implement proper and efficient product preparation, packaging, and merchandising techniques.
Maintain bakery case cleanliness, visual appeal, and appropriate inventory levels.
Ensure all areas, equipment, and workspaces meet cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
Monitor and maintain correct temperatures during preparation, display, and storage.
Follow opening and closing procedures for the department.
Control inventory levels to ensure adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness in alignment with division directives.
Stock, rotate, and organize product in the cooler and freezer.
Minimize shrink and manage department costs.
Build displays, rotate stock, and remove outdated or spoiled product.
Oversee receiving duties, including breaking down loads, verifying orders, inspecting quality, reporting shortages, stocking, and rotating.
Adhere to temperature, storage, and packaging guidelines.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; complete physical inventory every four weeks.
Ensure proper code dating is enforced for all department products.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees to ensure proper coverage and service levels.
Plan daily operations and monitor production processes in accordance with company procedures and profitability goals.
Provide training on store policies, sales procedures, and record‑keeping requirements.
Identify and develop employees with high potential for advancement.
Monitor employee productivity and conduct performance evaluations.
Initiate personnel actions including interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain accurate department records and process required administrative paperwork.
Ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Uphold and enforce all department standards.
Implement effective promotional and seasonal displays to support sales initiatives.