Bakery Department Manager

careers-festfoods; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Weekly Pay

Advanced Scheduling

Vision & Dental Insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Festival Foods is seeking a Bakery Department Manager in Hartford, WI to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced bakery. You will mentor associates, manage staffing and training, and partner with senior leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer focus within a vibrant grocery environment. You will oversee scheduling, performance reviews, and daily operations, ensuring products are well-stocked, fresh, and visually appealing.

Qualifications

• Customer focus and guest service orientation.
• Strong problem-solving in dynamic, fast-paced retail environments.
• Leadership experience in grocery or bakery operations preferred.
• Understanding of safety policies and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with staffing, training and scheduling in a retail department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire all Bakery associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure staffing levels by interviewing and hiring top talent.
• Train new team members and develop skills to maintain high service standards.
• Finalize and approve weekly schedules for efficient department operations.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee department standards, inventory, and pricing accuracy.
• Provide outstanding guest service and handle special requests.
• Collaborate with Store Director and other Managers to exceed guest expectations.
• Monitor sales floor and back stock to ensure freshness and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety per food service regulations.
• Develop Assistant Bakery Manager and Leads for future growth.
• Handle administrative duties like timekeeping and HR communications.
• Ensure quality standards and quantity expectations are met.
• Maintain regular, timely attendance and arrange replacements when absent.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Scheduling

Performance management

Compliance

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Retail expertise

Team development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

WI Certified Food Manager License

Job description

Location : Name

Hartford

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Bakery Department Manager!

Job Title: Bakery Department ManagerReports To: Senior Fresh Manager

Are you a retail or culinary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership and organizational skills can make a difference? If so, we invite you to apply to become a key leader on our team as a Bakery Department Manager.

Our bakery plays a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable experiences for guests' events and everyday moments alike, ranging from special occasions to everyday indulgences.

Developing associates and providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need, and develop your team of associates, will make a positive impact every day.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

As a Festival Foods Bakery Department Manager, you will:

• Lead and Inspire: Mentor and guide all Bakery associates, reinforcing our culture of excellence in guest service and performance.
• Staffing: Ensure adequate staffing levels by interviewing and hiring top talent.
• Training: Train new associates and develop their skills to maintain high standards of service and quality.
• Scheduling: Finalize and approve weekly work schedules, ensuring efficient operation of the department.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, document policy violations, and provide corrective actions when necessary.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all department standards, inventory levels, and accurate pricing to ensure smooth operations.
• Guest Services: Provide outstanding service to our guests, assist with their needs, and handle special requests.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Store Director, Bakery Director, and other Department Managers to exceed guest expectations.
• Product Management: Monitor sales floor and back stock conditions, ensuring products are well-stocked, fresh, and visually appealing.
• Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all food service and food safety regulations.
• Development: Develop Assistant Bakery Manager and/or Bakery Leads for future advancement opportunities.
• Administrative Duties: Manage timekeeping accuracy and communicate with HR regarding any scheduling adjustments or issues.
• Compliance: Ensure all quality standards and quantity expectations are met consistently.
• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• Support the Team:Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability to perform the essential functions.

To be successful in the Festival Foods Bakery Department Manager role, you should have:

• Customer Focus: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all associates.
• Effective Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly assess and resolve issues in a dynamic and stressful work environment while supporting team members.
• Safety Awareness: Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies.
• Retail Expertise: Knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations, and merchandising expertise, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Communication Skills: Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse team.
• Leadership Experience: Five to seven years of grocery or bakery experience preferred, with at least two years in a key leadership position.
• Education: High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification: Must have WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival will pay for certification if needed).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The associate must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly (50% of time).
• Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment.
• This position requires the associate to have the ability to have full range of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock. Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment.
• The position requires the associate to lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis (20% of time).
• Proper training and knowledge of power equipment which may include: slicer, mixer, oven, knives and cutters, pallet or power jack, WAV, compactor, baler, and/or other baking equipment.
• Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time).

Work Schedule:

The Bakery Department Manager is a full-time position. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ready to bring your passion for leadership, bakery, pastry, food service, and retail grocery customer service to a role where you can make a real impact? Apply today to lead our dedicated bakery team!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help your associates reach their savings goals. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Address

1275 Bell Ave

City

Hartford

State

WI

Postal Code

53027