Assistant Bakery Manager FT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to oversee operations, ensuring exceptional guest service and product quality. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining inventory levels, and adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor, fostering a positive environment for both guests and employees. If you are passionate about bakery operations and enjoy leading a team, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Provide guidance and training to bakery staff.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Ability to work well with others

Effective communication skills

Guest service skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently

Knowledge of bakery operations

Ability to supervise people

Willingness to learn multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

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.