Assistant Bakery Manager FT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Ocean Isle Beach (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead the bakery team, oversee guest service, and ensure department operations meet company standards.

You will drive sales, manage inventory and labor scheduling, and mentor staff to deliver quality products and outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced retail bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and train bakery staff and manage performance.
• Knowledge of bakery operations and merchandising standards.
• Excellent customer service and selling abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and stand for long periods.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bakery department staff and ensure guest service excellence.
• Achieve department sales, shrink and profit targets.
• Maintain inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking.
• Operate the department per merchandising and operation guidelines.
• Ensure product quality meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety according to company standards.
• Provide training and feedback to hosts for performance improvements.
• Handle product preparation, receiving, and guest service as needed.
• Manage labor budget and scheduling within the department.
• Make PA announcements and perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with Store Manager and Merchandiser as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Reading comprehension

Bakery operations

Supervisory skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Age requirement

Physical flexibility

Communication with management

Computer skills

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.

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.

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