Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Medical & 401k

Paid time off

Career growth

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Department Manager in Auburn, MA to support the Bakery Department Manager in leading a team and delivering high-quality bakery products. You will help create exceptional customer experiences, drive sales, and maintain freshness across daily operations.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, coaching, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning production planning, merchandising, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations with quality and freshness standards.
• Resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Perform Bakery Department duties as needed and cover for the Bakery Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations with quality and freshness standards.
• Resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Assist with managing department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Perform Bakery Department duties as needed and assume responsibility in the absence of the Bakery Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Bakery Department Manager, where quality, creativity, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we're looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food, people, and performance. As an Assistant Bakery Department Manager, you'll have the opportunity to support the Bakery Department Manager in leading a talented team, delivering high-quality bakery products, and creating exceptional customer experiences while helping drive sales, freshness, and store success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Bring your passion for baking, team collaboration, and service to a role where craftsmanship meets operational excellence-and where your ideas and expertise help shape the customer experience.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service.
• Foster a welcoming, customer‑focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Assist with planning and executing daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Assist in managing department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Perform Bakery Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager.

Soft skills:

• Strong customer‑service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation
• Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills
• Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills

Competencies:

• Bakery production and merchandising execution
• Labor planning and scheduling
• Sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight

Knowledge:

• Baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques
• Food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures
• Retail bakery operations and high‑volume production environments

Abilities:

• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments

Travel requirements:

None

Other requirements:

Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct

Benefits:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values

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