Bakery Department Lead: Quality, Service & Team Growth

Safeway; Newcastle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Safeway in United States (Bakery Department) is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality, and maintain sanitation and safety standards.

You will plan displays, manage inventory, supervise staff, train new hires and coordinate with store leadership to meet sales and customer service goals. This role requires strong leadership, communication and knowledge of P&L basics in a retail bakery setting.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of bakery operations, quality standards and safety regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership and customer service skills.
• Experience managing inventory, schedules and labor costs.
• Familiarity with product labeling laws and store policies.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day bakery department operations.
• Plans and inspects product quality, code dates, sanitation and safety.
• Oversees baking, decorating, slicing and packaging activities.
• Maintains inventory, rotates stock and monitors logs and reports.
• Supervises staff, trains associates and manages hiring decisions.
• Ensures merchandising and promotions align with corporate standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team management

Decision making

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Safeway in United States (Bakery Department) is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality, and maintain sanitation and safety standards.

You will plan displays, manage inventory, supervise staff, train new hires and coordinate with store leadership to meet sales and customer service goals. This role requires strong leadership, communication and knowledge of P&L basics in a retail bakery setting.