Bakery Department Lead — Growth, Training & Guest Service

Lowes Foods, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bench Department Manager to supervise bakery operations, ensure quality and guest service, and maintain inventory and scheduling within the bakery department. After training, you may be assigned to a position within 30 miles of your home.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, adherence to company standards, and cost control while delivering friendly service to guests and maintaining product quality and safety across the department.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of bakery operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the bakery department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure bakery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Performs PA announcements.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team leadership

Customer service

Bakery operations knowledge

Training and development

Inventory management

Budgeting/scheduling

Safety and sanitation

Communication skills

Product quality assurance

Multi-tasking

Belief in guest service

Job description

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bench Department Manager to supervise bakery operations, ensure quality and guest service, and maintain inventory and scheduling within the bakery department. After training, you may be assigned to a position within 30 miles of your home.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, adherence to company standards, and cost control while delivering friendly service to guests and maintaining product quality and safety across the department.