Bench - Bakery Manager Level V

Lowes Foods•Lexington, SC

About The Position

Lowes Foods is hiring a Bench Bakery Manager Level V to supervise the bakery department and ensure that guest service, merchandising programs, and department operations meet company standards. After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home. If no position is open, they remain in the bench role until one becomes available. The role involves overseeing bakery staff, sales and profitability, inventory, product quality, sanitation, safety, labor budgets, and scheduling. The manager also performs bakery operations such as product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, and guest service as needed.

Requirements

Friendly, outgoing personality.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to read and understand information and directions.
Knowledge of bakery operations.
Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.
Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from bakery department staff.
Achieve budgeted sales, shrink, and profits for the bakery department.
Maintain desired inventory and supply levels.
Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
Ensure products for sale meet Lowes Foods quality standards.
Maintain department sanitation and safety according to Lowes Foods standards.
Provide guidance, orientation, training, and feedback to help bakery department hosts meet performance standards.
Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
Maintain the department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Make PA announcements.