Assistant Bakery Manager

Weis Markets; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Bakery Associate to enhance customer relations and manage bakery operations. The ideal candidate will have management experience and a passion for teamwork while ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include decorating bakery products, overseeing inventory, and assisting with training. Join a team that values respect and growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' management experience in retail, restaurant, or supermarket environments.
• Previous decorating experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes excellent customer relations and resolves issues promptly.
• Decorates cakes and bakery products using various creams and fillings.
• Assists Bakery Manager with daily operations and inventory management.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Inventory Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

73 Old Dublin Pike

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the following functions, in addition to other duties as assigned:

1. Promotes excellent customer relations by instilling positive customer-focused behavior with associates. Greets customers, answers questions, and helps resolve issues promptly in a polite and professional manner. Focuses on continuous improvement and implements changes to ensure progress.
2. Takes customer orders over the phone or in person, with a pleasant attitude. Determines customer preferences and creates decorated products in a timely fashion.
3. Decorates cakes and bakery products using dyes, designs, or custom creations. Uses various creams, frostings, and fillings, adhering to company recipes.
4. Assists Bakery Manager with daily operations, merchandising, and customer service. Performs Bakery Manager duties in their absence.
5. Oversees inventory by tracking sales, ordering products, and managing supplies for successful inventory management.
6. Assists with scheduling, training, performance recognition, and delegating work to optimize team talents and profits. Utilizes the Learning Management System for training new associates.
7. Develops merchandising plans to meet financial goals, manages weekly ads and specials, and ensures correct pricing and production. Maintains production logs and enforces policies.
8. Verifies deliveries and invoices for accuracy, helps unload merchandise, and ensures proper product rotation and quality.
9. Controls expenses by improving operations, managing labor costs, and reducing losses. Ensures adherence to recipes and proper handling of out-of-code products.
10. Keeps the bakery stocked and appealing, greets customers, and assists with product questions and concerns.
11. Ensures merchandise is fresh, properly priced, and signage is correct. Handles spoiled or damaged products according to procedures.
12. May assist in producing baked goods, adhering to production logs and recipes.
13. Maintains smooth workflow and strives for continuous job performance improvement.
14. Utilizes all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
15. May assist in other departments as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises associates within the department, either in partnership with or in the absence of the department manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years' management experience in retail, restaurant, or supermarket environments. Previous decorating experience is preferred.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, and other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.