Assistant Bakery Manager

Randalls; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Wage access via Stream

Associate discounts

Medical, Dental, 401k benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a department lead to engage guests, coach team members, and maintain store standards in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with interviews, training, scheduling, and daily operations to achieve financial and service goals, while upholding safety and quality.

The role requires flexible hours, strong communication, and a proactive mindset. You will collaborate with the Department Manager and promotions team to ensure effective execution of merchandising plans

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proven leadership and guest-service experience in a retail or food-service environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with ability to train and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, and supervising department team members.
• Communicate information across the department and maintain a positive morale.
• Lead by example in time management, delegation, and achievement of financial goals.
• Ensure food safety procedures and brand standards are followed.
• Assist with inventory, merchandising, and department operations as needed.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager to plan production and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Certified Food Safety Manager

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest
• Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance, and productivity of all department team members
• Assist with communication of information distribution to the entire department.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive atmosphere, spirit, and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Contribute to executing and meeting financial goals
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Assist with safeguarding, controlling, and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management
• Assist with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated
• Assist with coordinating inventory process and reporting
• Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising
• Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Assist in proper merchandising of products by understanding and implementing schematics, merchandising of advertised items, seasonal and promotional displays, proper signing, and monitoring product flow.
• Comply with retail labeling laws, federal and state regulations, and company policies
• Assist with all bakery duties as needed, such as receiving, cleaning, freezer pulls, proofing, baking, decorating, slicing, and packaging
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Perform other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work within a freezer for up to 15 minutes
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)
• Ability to work at a fast pace, but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

This job description is intended to provide a high level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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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