Bakery Department Leader: Fresh, Guest-First Experience

Balls Foods; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper is seeking an experienced Bakery Manager to lead our Bakery Department in Missouri. You will manage daily operations, mentor a bakery team, ensure product quality and freshness, and drive department sales through smart merchandising and excellent guest service.

Responsibilities include scheduling, inventory control, production, and adherence to food safety standards. You will collaborate with store leadership to maintain high standards and a welcoming, guest-focused bakery

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or management experience preferred
• Previous grocery, retail, bakery, restaurant, food service, or food preparation experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and department operations
• Knowledge of food preparation, product quality, freshness, and rotation practices
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Commitment to providing exceptional guest hospitality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, develop, evaluate, and coach Bakery Department teammates to deliver exceptional guest hospitality and strong department performance
• Establish clear expectations for productivity, guest service, food quality, department standards, and daily execution
• Manage department schedules and staffing levels to support business needs while operating within labor budgets
• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations to ensure products are fresh, available, properly prepared, and attractively displayed
• Lead and support bakery production, preparation, packaging, and merchandising according to company standards
• Ensure teammates follow approved recipes, portioning, production procedures, and quality standards
• Maintain high standards for product freshness, quality, appearance, packaging, and availability
• Manage department inventory through accurate ordering, receiving, rotation, and product and supply control
• Monitor inventory levels, product movement, and ordering needs to maintain availability while minimizing waste and shrink
• Analyze department sales and performance reports to identify opportunities and implement strategies to improve sales and department performance
• Build and maintain attractive bakery displays that maximize product appeal and sales
• Execute promotional, seasonal, and advertised merchandise according to company direction
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, product labeling, and promotional execution throughout the department
• Manage markdowns, damaged products, and shrink according to company standard and procedures
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and allergen handling requirements
• Ensure proper labeling and handling of products, including ingredients and allergens, according to company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, maintenance, and safe use of bakery equipment and tools
• Provide knowledgeable and exceptional guest service and assist guests with product selection and questions
• Stay informed on products, promotions, and store updates and communicate relevant information to the team
• Communicate clearly and professionally with teammates, guests, vendors, and store leadership
• Conduct and participate in team meetings, trainings, and safety meetings to reinforce expectations and operational standards
• Collaborate with other department managers and store leadership to support overall store performance
• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure the department is prepared for business throughout the day
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and guest-ready department
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety

Guest service

Communication

Team coordination

Allergen handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Price Chopper is seeking an experienced Bakery Manager to lead our Bakery Department in Missouri. You will manage daily operations, mentor a bakery team, ensure product quality and freshness, and drive department sales through smart merchandising and excellent guest service.

Responsibilities include scheduling, inventory control, production, and adherence to food safety standards. You will collaborate with store leadership to maintain high standards and a welcoming, guest-focused bakery