Assistant Bakery Manager

The Fresh Market; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support the Bakery Manager in overseeing the department's operations. The role requires a passion for excellence and efficiency while providing exceptional service to guests. A successful candidate will have significant retail or bakery experience and proven leadership qualities.

Benefits

Team Member discount of 30%

401K contribution and company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Financial Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3 plus years of experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality.
• 1 plus year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing inventory and operational processes.
• Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Culinary or Management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program

• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About the Position:

As our Assistant Bakery Manager you are assisting the Bakery Manager with managing department inventory, pricing integrity, training, and other operational processes that require significant attention to detail. This is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency, effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results while curating an impeccable experience for our guests and team members.

What You'll Do:

With the Bakery Manager, you are an ambassador of the department and setting an example for excellence as you assist in the management of all relevant functions and activities

• Coordinating the ordering of bakery items with the Bakery Manager
• Greeting guests and proactively assisting them in a friendly manner with accurate and timely information
• Making recommendations and accommodating requests

• Managing order guides/ordering deadlines/reducing shrink/damage
• Properly receiving/stocking of goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levels
• Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members “on-the-job” as well as through The Fresh Market’s internal training platform to provide excellent guest service in a safe and secure manner

Availability:

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• 3 plus years of experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality field

• Bakery, Restaurant Management, Culinary and/or Grocery experience
• 1 plus years of leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be at least 18 years of age

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties and skills required