Bakery Department Lead: Exceptional Service & Growth

Kroger; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Department Leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, clean environment and top-quality products. The role requires strong communication, staffing, and promotional planning to drive sales and maintain quality.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff development, inventory management, and collaboration with store management on promotions and budgets. Experience in bakery/retail is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and inventory.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy bakery environment.
• Current food handler's permit is required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate store, department and job information to associates.
• Establish department goals and empower staff to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Answer customer questions and guide product selection within the department.
• Maintain product quality, freshness and temperature standards.
• Assist in creating and executing the department business plan and promotions.
• Support budgeting, expense control and profit/loss reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic math

Stress management

Food handler permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Department Leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, clean environment and top-quality products. The role requires strong communication, staffing, and promotional planning to drive sales and maintain quality.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff development, inventory management, and collaboration with store management on promotions and budgets. Experience in bakery/retail is preferred.