Assistant Bakery Manager FT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Marvin (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the grocery sector is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to oversee the bakery operations in their new store in Indian Land, SC. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring product quality, maintaining inventory levels, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong supervisory skills and a friendly demeanor, ready to contribute to a vibrant community and team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional guest service from bakery staff.
• Maintain inventory and achieve budgeted sales.
• Oversee training and performance of bakery team.

Skills

Communication

Guest Service

Teamwork

Supervision

Sales Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Bakery Department Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs and departmental operation are maintained in the bakery department. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.

We are excited to announce that Lowes Foods Store 283 Indian Land, SC will open Fall 2025! The store will be packed with all our Guests’ favorite concepts that we can’t wait to share with this community! Indian Land was recently voted a best small town in South Carolina. It’s short 20-minute drive to Charlotte, NC and offers the best of small town feel with easy access to the hustle and bustle of city life! Indian Land has several parks for nature lovers, and breweries for those who love to socialize. And, with major sports teams and venues in Charlotte, there’s plenty to do!

Responsibilities

1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from bakery department staff.

2. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.

3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.

4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.

5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.

6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.

7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure bakery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.

8. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.

9. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.

10. Perform PA announcements.

11. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.

2. Ability to work well with others.

3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.

5. Knowledge of bakery operations.

6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.

7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

8. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

9. Must be at least 18 years old.

10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

11. Ability to effectively communicate with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.

12. Ability to work well with computers.