Assistant Bakery Manager: Lead Bakery Ops & Customer Experience

Albertsons Companies; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support daily bakery operations, ensure exceptional customer service, and uphold food safety and quality standards. You will help lead associates and maintain presentation, inventory, and profitability.

This role emphasizes team leadership, scheduling, training, and coordinating with the Bakery Manager to deliver a great in-store experience while meeting company standards and program requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, grocery, food service, retail, or related experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery operations, product handling, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Bakery Department.
• Ensure bakery cases, displays, and sales floor presentations are fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and inventory levels.
• Support department merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional events.
• Maintain department organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, custom requests, and bakery recommendations.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote a customer-focused culture throughout the department.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Monitor proper storage, handling, labeling, and rotation of bakery products.
• Maintain department standards for cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Support readiness for inspections, audits, and operational reviews.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Help control shrink, waste, labor costs, and department expenses.
• Monitor product movement and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Support achievement of sales, margin, and profitability goals.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve department performance.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Help coordinate schedules and assign daily responsibilities.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support associate development.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities when the Bakery Manager is absent.
• Ensure bakery products meet company quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain attractive displays that maximize sales opportunities.
• Verify pricing accuracy, signage, and promotional execution.
• Support product innovation, seasonal offerings, and customer engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support daily bakery operations, ensure exceptional customer service, and uphold food safety and quality standards. You will help lead associates and maintain presentation, inventory, and profitability.

This role emphasizes team leadership, scheduling, training, and coordinating with the Bakery Manager to deliver a great in-store experience while meeting company standards and program requirements.