Manager Bakery

Sobeys; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer in Grande Prairie seeks a Bakery Manager to oversee department operations, lead staff, and ensure exemplary customer service. This position requires strong leadership skills, a high school diploma, and at least 18 months of retail experience. Competitive compensation is offered, reflecting skills and experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department.
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports.
• Experience in developing and adhering to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate staff to achieve high customer service standards.
• Manage budgets, labor costs, and inventory control.
• Implement corporate policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Above average communication skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite

Full knowledge of department operations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 192173 • Career Group: Store Management • Job Category: Retail - Bakery • Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% • Job Type: Full-Time • Country: Canada (CA) • Province: Alberta • City: Grande Prairie • Location: 8888 South View Safeway • Postal Code: T8V 6H7

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it’s your first job or you’re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Opportunity

Ready to Make an impact?

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies, Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Department Manager will coach and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• People Leadership – Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food; Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model; Manage direct reports including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation; Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees; Manage store operations as required
• Customer Offering – Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit; Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs; Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends; Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards; Execute winning as required
• Policy/ Regulatory Adherence – Lead the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required; Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Financial – Directly responsible to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control; Manage the department budget
• Personal/ Professional Development – Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required; Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies.
• Employee Engagement – Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement; Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities
• Other Duties – Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs; Provide feedback for continuous improvement; Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements; Other duties as required

What you have to offer

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets

We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.