Bakery Department Lead: Quality, Growth & Service

Socket.dev; Stowe (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality and presentation, and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced store environment. You will hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates, manage production planning, merchandising, and compliance with food safety standards, while driving sales and store success.

Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; competitive wages, associate

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.

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

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality and presentation, and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced store environment. You will hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates, manage production planning, merchandising, and compliance with food safety standards, while driving sales and store success.

Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; competitive wages, associate