Bakery Department Manager: Lead, Elevate Quality & Service

Tom Thumb Supermarket; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure exceptional product quality, manage staff, and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires hands-on leadership, scheduling, training, and adherence to food safety standards, with early mornings, weekends, and holidays expected. Growth opportunities and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bakery teams.
• Strong focus on quality and presentation.
• Ability to train and coach staff in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

Skills

Bakery leadership

Customer service

Team management

Quality control

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure exceptional product quality, manage staff, and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires hands-on leadership, scheduling, training, and adherence to food safety standards, with early mornings, weekends, and holidays expected. Growth opportunities and competitive benefits are offered.