Bakery Department Leader: Elevate Quality & Customer Experience

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Bakery Department Manager who will set the tone for product quality and the customer experience. You’ll lead a team, build relationships with customers, and ensure every visit to the bakery leaves customers smiling.

You’ll recruit, train, and supervise staff, manage scheduling, ordering, pricing, and promotions while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and inventory control. If you take pride in quality and leading by example, this role could be right for you.

Qualifications

• One or more years of bakery or retail management experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sanitation/food safety training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold department standards for customer service and cleanliness.
• Lead a professional, welcoming team and engage customers.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise department staff.
• Coordinate scheduling and department goals with store leadership.
• Oversee ordering, replenishment, pricing, and invoicing.
• Analyze sales trends and plan promotions.
• Ensure proper product temperatures and freshness.
• Maintain equipment and handle inventory and pre-orders.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Bakery/retail management experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation training or food safety course

Job description

Hy-Vee in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Bakery Department Manager who will set the tone for product quality and the customer experience. You’ll lead a team, build relationships with customers, and ensure every visit to the bakery leaves customers smiling.

You’ll recruit, train, and supervise staff, manage scheduling, ordering, pricing, and promotions while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and inventory control. If you take pride in quality and leading by example, this role could be right for you.