Bakery Department Lead: Craft, Coach & Drive Fresh Excellence

Shaw’s and Star Market; Stowe (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager in a fast-paced retail environment. You will oversee daily bakery operations, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction while leading a team of associates and delivering on sales targets.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a focus on quality control, food safety, and seasonal production planning. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within a respected food retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in a retail bakery or food-service setting.
• Strong customer-service focus with ability to resolve issues.
• Proven ability to train and coach staff, manage schedules and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service.
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and handle special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Communication

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager in a fast-paced retail environment. You will oversee daily bakery operations, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction while leading a team of associates and delivering on sales targets.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a focus on quality control, food safety, and seasonal production planning. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within a respected food retailer.