Bakery Department Leader – Customer-First & Growth

The Kroger Co.; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Bakery Department Lead to manage daily bakery operations, ensuring outstanding customer service and a safe, clean environment.

You will supervise duties, train staff, and drive department sales while maintaining food safety standards and budget controls. Responsibilities include planning schedules, monitoring inventory, promoting bakery specials, and collaborating with store management to achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit required once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates while communicating information.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve store goals.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates and participate in performance reviews.
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws and company guidelines.
• Create welcoming environment and inform customers of bakery specials to drive sales.
• Gain knowledge of department products and offer samples to customers.
• Provide fresh products with correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Ensure proper use of bakery equipment and follow safety guidelines.
• Partner with store management to implement a departmental business plan.
• Monitor ads and inform staff of promotions.
• Monitor expenses and assist with budget and financial reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Bakery Department Lead to manage daily bakery operations, ensuring outstanding customer service and a safe, clean environment.

You will supervise duties, train staff, and drive department sales while maintaining food safety standards and budget controls. Responsibilities include planning schedules, monitoring inventory, promoting bakery specials, and collaborating with store management to achieve departmental goals.