Bakery Department Lead — Quality, Team Coaching & Service

Albertsons Companies; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being

Time off benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, merchandising, scheduling, inventory, and ensuring food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery operations and customer service preferred.
• Ability to lead and coach a bakery team.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.

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.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Effective communication

Team building

Leadership in fast-paced environment

Job description

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

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, merchandising, scheduling, inventory, and ensuring food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and development.