Bakery Department Lead: Quality, Team & Experience

Albertsons Companies; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health & 401k benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensuring top quality, freshness, and customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will oversee production planning, merchandising, and staff development while driving sales and maintaining high food-safety standards. This role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture within a major retailer.

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

• 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

Communication

Team-building

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensuring top quality, freshness, and customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will oversee production planning, merchandising, and staff development while driving sales and maintaining high food-safety standards. This role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture within a major retailer.