Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Manager is responsible for leading all bakery department operations, including production, merchandising, inventory control, food safety, labor management, and associate development. This role ensures high‑quality baked goods, strong sales execution, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service while meeting company standards and performance goals. The Bakery Manager is a hands‑on leader accountable for daily bakery production, presentation, and team performance.

Requirements

Directly supervises bakery associates
Makes day‑to‑day operational decisions within the department
Partners with Store Director and Assistant Store Director on performance management
Does not independently finalize terminations without leadership approval

Responsibilities

Oversee daily bakery production including baking, finishing, packaging, and case replenishment
Ensure adherence to company recipes, production standards, and quality expectations
Monitor freshness, proper rotation (FIFO), and product availability throughout the day
Adjust production plans based on sales trends and seasonal demand
Maintain attractive, full, and properly signed bakery displays
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
Enforce proper food handling, temperature control, labeling, and storage procedures
Maintain clean, safe, and organized prep, production, and sales areas
Complete required logs, audits, and documentation accurately and on time
Prepare for and support health inspections and internal audits
Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates
Create schedules to support production needs while managing labor budgets
Assign daily tasks and follow up on execution and productivity
Provide feedback, performance coaching, recognition, and corrective action as needed
Foster a positive, accountable, and team‑oriented work environment
Manage department labor to meet budgeted guidelines
Monitor productivity and adjust staffing based on workload and volume
Ensure accurate timekeeping and compliance with attendance policies
Balance production demands with efficient labor utilization
Manage ordering of ingredients, supplies, and packaging
Control waste, spoilage, and shrink through proper inventory practices
Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate records
Ensure proper storage, handling, and dating of products
Deliver excellent customer service and resolve bakery‑related concerns
Support special orders, holidays, and promotional production needs
Maintain a visible leadership presence during peak business hours