Bakery Department Lead: Elevate Quality & Customer Delight

Albertsons Companies; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401k and more

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality, freshness, and exceptional customer service while controlling costs and staffing.

You will train and develop bakery associates, plan production from sales trends, execute merchandising and seasonal programs, and uphold food safety standards. This fast-paced, hands-on role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and 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 and accountability

Skills

Customer service mindset

Effective communication

Team building

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality, freshness, and exceptional customer service while controlling costs and staffing.

You will train and develop bakery associates, plan production from sales trends, execute merchandising and seasonal programs, and uphold food safety standards. This fast-paced, hands-on role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment with weekly pay and benefits.