Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Bakery Managers are responsible for maintaining fresh inventory, processing administrative paperwork, and ensuring accurate department records. 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).

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professional demeanor.
Understanding of company practices and Bakery Department policies and procedures.
Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to approximately 60 lbs; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive arm movement.
Ability to push and pull loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Manual dexterity, good eye‑hand coordination, and ability to stand for long periods.
Mental alertness for safe, accurate task completion.
Knowledge of basic math, weights/measures, product standards, perishability, sanitation, labeling, and department procedures.
Ability to operate telephones, pallet jacks, hand trucks, knives, scissors, cutters, bread slicer, photo cake machine, mixer, microwave, ovens, and proof boxes.
Ability to operate computers and electronic ordering devices.
Must meet company grooming standards and dress code.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules; good attendance required.
Ability to work safely around potential hazards associated with bakery equipment.

Responsibilities

Exemplify and ensure strong customer service across all areas of the job.
Provide superior quality products that exceed customer expectations.
Maintain strong working knowledge of all department functions.
Ensure adequate levels of fresh inventory at all times.
Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with fast, friendly service.
Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and preparation recommendations.
Answer and respond to incoming calls professionally.
Resolve customer complaints and communicate issues to the Store Director when necessary.
Engage in suggestive selling via telephone, intercom, and one‑on‑one interaction.
Ensure proper signing of products and compliance with retail labeling laws and code-dating policies.
Communicate sales goals, performance updates, and sales opportunities to department employees.
Oversee all department duties including product preparation, packaging, and display.
Implement proper and efficient preparation and packaging techniques.
Maintain bakery case cleanliness, visual appeal, and inventory levels.
Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all bakery areas, equipment, and workspaces.
Maintain correct temperatures during all phases of preparation, display, and storage.
Build displays, rotate stock, and remove outdated or spoiled product.
Ensure proper code dating for all department products.
Follow opening and closing procedures.
Implement emergency procedures for equipment or software malfunctions.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees.
Ensure adequate staffing coverage and service levels.
Monitor employee productivity and evaluate overall performance.
Train employees in store policies, sales processes, and record‑keeping requirements.
Identify and develop employees with high potential for advancement.
Initiate personnel actions including interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; perform physical inventory every 4 weeks.
Maintain correct product quantity, quality, and freshness in accordance with division directives.
Stock, rotate, organize, and maintain cooler and freezer inventory.
Control shrink, cost, and waste.
Accurately complete, maintain, and monitor daily log sheets, Production Charts, Sales and Labor reports, and other required logs/paperwork.
Perform receiving tasks including breaking down loads, verifying orders using invoices, inspecting quality, and reporting shortages.
Stock and rotate product following proper temperature and storage guidelines.
Follow correct packaging techniques.
Maintain accurate department records and process administrative paperwork.