Bakery Department Manager: Lead a High-Impact Team

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Knoxville is seeking a Bakery Department Manager who will set the tone for quality and service in the bakery. You’ll lead a team, ensure product freshness, manage routine operations, and create an inviting shopping experience where customers feel valued.

The role emphasizes hiring and training, scheduling, inventory, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards, with direct support from Store Director and Perishables leadership to keep the department thriving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of related bakery or retail management experience preferred.
• Completion of sanitation courses or on-the-job training in food safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitability.
• Build a friendly, welcoming atmosphere by encouraging your team to greet and engage with customers and leading by example.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department employees, and handle performance and disciplinary matters as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling, daily work plans, and department goals in partnership with store leadership.
• Oversee ordering, replenishment, pricing, invoicing, and bookkeeping for the department.
• Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, prepare ad projections, and plan promotions and displays.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Bakery/retail management experience

Sanitation training

Job description

Hy-Vee Knoxville is seeking a Bakery Department Manager who will set the tone for quality and service in the bakery. You’ll lead a team, ensure product freshness, manage routine operations, and create an inviting shopping experience where customers feel valued.

The role emphasizes hiring and training, scheduling, inventory, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards, with direct support from Store Director and Perishables leadership to keep the department thriving.