Assistant Bakery Manager

The Fresh Market; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to enhance the guest experience and support operational excellence. In this role, you will work closely with the Bakery Manager to manage inventory, train team members, and ensure exceptional service. This fast-paced position requires a passion for quality and a commitment to detail, making it ideal for someone with a background in retail or hospitality. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a range of benefits including a generous discount and flexible scheduling. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

30% Team Member Discount

Early Earn Wage Access

401K Contribution and Match

Financial Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Personal Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years in retail, restaurant, or hospitality required.
• Experience in bakery or restaurant management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bakery Manager with inventory and training.
• Engage and coach team members for excellent service.
• Coordinate bakery item orders and manage stock.

Skills

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

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.