Assistant Bakery Manager

Safeway; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health & 401k benefits

Vacation & holidays

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Department Manager in Boston to lead a high-volume bakery team, ensure product quality and excellent guest service, and drive department performance. You will plan daily production, oversee staffing, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver a superior shopping experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adherence to food safety standards, and proactive customer engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a bakery or food-service team.
• Ability to plan production based on sales and demand.
• Strong customer-service mindset and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations with focus on quality, freshness, and service
• Lead, train, and coach bakery associates to achieve goals
• Plan production and inventory to meet sales trends
• Execute merchandising plans and promotions
• Manage scheduling, labor, ordering, and shrink
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
• Collaborate with store leadership to drive store success

Skills

Bakery management

Customer service

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

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 oversee a talented team, deliver high-quality bakery products, and create exceptional customer experience while managing a key department that drives sales, freshness, and store success. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment with room to grow and make a visible impact every day.

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

• Oversee 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
• 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
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

Soft Skills

• We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
• 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

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• 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 – ACI Values

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