Bakery Department Leader: Customer-First & Growth

Kroger Co.; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a Bakery Department Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure safe, fresh products, and deliver excellent customer service in our store bakery.

You will supervise associates, manage scheduling, and support store management to meet sales and quality goals. Responsibilities include training staff, planning department business strategies, monitoring inventory and costs, and upholding health, safety, and food handling standards while delivering a welcoming experience to

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit.
• High school education or equivalent (desired).
• Management or bakery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates and communicate information.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to achieve goals.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws and company guidelines.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and informed about bakery items.
• Gain knowledge of products sold within the department.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment and offer samples.
• Provide customers with fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Operate bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Partner with management to develop department business plans.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Stay current with ads and promotions and inform staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Food handlers permit

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger Co. is seeking a Bakery Department Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure safe, fresh products, and deliver excellent customer service in our store bakery.

You will supervise associates, manage scheduling, and support store management to meet sales and quality goals. Responsibilities include training staff, planning department business strategies, monitoring inventory and costs, and upholding health, safety, and food handling standards while delivering a welcoming experience to