Bakery Department Lead — Guest Experience Champion

The Fresh Market; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (You can access

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and additional time–

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Destin, FL is seeking a Bakery Department Lead to support the Bakery Department Manager and help create an extraordinary guest experience. You will lead and coach a team, ensuring the department runs smoothly and guests feel welcome with every interaction.

Join a culture of hospitality, excellence, and teamwork, where you’ll develop talent, solve problems, and contribute to store success through hands-on leadership and daily operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help monitor labor schedules to meet productivity and budget goals.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing shrink, and supporting ordering processes.
• Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager’s absence.
• Model and coach “Impeccable Hospitality” by actively engaging guests and creating positive experiences.
• Help implement merchandising strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales and profitability.
• Assist in analyzing department financial and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with fellow department leaders to drive overall store success.
• Leverage available technology to perform these tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Fresh Market in Destin, FL is seeking a Bakery Department Lead to support the Bakery Department Manager and help create an extraordinary guest experience. You will lead and coach a team, ensuring the department runs smoothly and guests feel welcome with every interaction.

Join a culture of hospitality, excellence, and teamwork, where you’ll develop talent, solve problems, and contribute to store success through hands-on leadership and daily operations.