Bakery Department Lead: Quality, Service & Team Growth

Shaw’s and Star Market; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Department Manager in the United States to support the Bakery Department Manager in leading a team, ensuring quality bakery products, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while helping drive sales, freshness, and store success.

Join a team-focused environment where you will oversee daily operations, merchandising, and compliance with food safety standards, while mentoring bakery associates and stepping in for the manager as needed.

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.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing 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.
• Assist with planning and executing daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Assist in managing department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Perform Bakery Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Department Manager in the United States to support the Bakery Department Manager in leading a team, ensuring quality bakery products, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while helping drive sales, freshness, and store success.

Join a team-focused environment where you will oversee daily operations, merchandising, and compliance with food safety standards, while mentoring bakery associates and stepping in for the manager as needed.