Bakery Department Manager - Customer-First Leader

Kroger; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Yorktown, VA is seeking a Bakery Department Leader to supervise daily bakery operations and ensure safe, high-quality product delivery. The role emphasizes teamwork, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching staff, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and contributing to department goals. This position requires a food handlers permit and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handlers permit once employed
• High school education or equivalent
• Management experience
• Bakery experience

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 throughout hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates on performance and participate in evaluations.
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws and company guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service and inform customers of bakery items and specials.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Management experience

Bakery experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger in Yorktown, VA is seeking a Bakery Department Leader to supervise daily bakery operations and ensure safe, high-quality product delivery. The role emphasizes teamwork, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching staff, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and contributing to department goals. This position requires a food handlers permit and strong organizational skills.