Bakery Department Assistant Manager

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc.; Star (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley’s Family Markets, Inc. in Idaho is seeking a Bakery Department leader to supervise operations and drive excellent customer service within the bakery. The role focuses on production, cost control, and staff development to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in a retail bakery environment. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, some college preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of retail experience.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop others and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within the department and store.
• Collaborate with store team to ensure smooth flow of products and service.
• Plan, organize, and direct Bakery Department activities.
• Know and cost out all materials to determine proper retails and produce master production sheets.
• Teach fundamentals of bakery production: mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, finishing.
• Maintain department records and security in compliance with company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Lead and develop others

Multi-project management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and maintain a high level of productivity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Possible ‘Reasonable

Accommodations’ will be researched to determine if any are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any essential job duties.

Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.

Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.

At all times remember that our success will be dependent upon our ability to work together.

Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in the Code of Conduct.

Provide professional examples for other store team members to follow.

Assist in the planning, organization, and direction of the activities of the Bakery Department.

Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.

Know and have the ability to do a master production sheet.

Aid in the development and growth of all department personnel by ensuring regular implementation of company training, evaluation, and counseling procedures.

Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of bakery production. This will include mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying and finishing.

Assist in maintaining effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.

Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Bakery Department. Also, maintain awareness and concern for the company's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound, honest judgment.

Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the store and within the bakery operation.

Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.

Requirements

1. Education/Training: High School Diploma, some college preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years retail experience.
3. Skills/Knowledge: Strong leadership and analytical skills.
4. Excellent guest service skills.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations.
6. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
7. Ability to lead and develop others.
8. Ability to handle multiple projects and task with a high attention to detail.
9. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
10. Ability to stand for an extended period of time. Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary.