Bakery Department Lead — Growth, Quality & Team

Socket.dev; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health & 401k benefits

Paid time off

Career growth & training

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Bath, ME seeks an Assistant Bakery Department Manager to support daily bakery operations, drive quality, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will help lead a team to maintain freshness, assortment, and service standards across the bakery storefront.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with store leadership, and the ability to manage staffing, production planning, and safety compliance during peak hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery operations preferred.
• Ability to train and develop associates.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations with focus on quality, freshness, and service.
• Foster a welcoming customer-focused environment and handle special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production according to sales trends.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs.
• Assist with sales, labor, scheduling, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Help hire, train, and develop bakery associates; promote teamwork.
• Cover duties in the Bakery Manager's absence.

Skills

Customer service

Coaching & teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Bath, ME seeks an Assistant Bakery Department Manager to support daily bakery operations, drive quality, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will help lead a team to maintain freshness, assortment, and service standards across the bakery storefront.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with store leadership, and the ability to manage staffing, production planning, and safety compliance during peak hours.