Bakery Department Manager: Lead Quality & Service

Hy-Vee; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Lakeville is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead a fast-paced bakery team. You will set standards for service, training staff, and ensuring product quality while managing scheduling, inventory, and promotions.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in bakery/retail management, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong customer service and leadership skills. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork within a dynamic store environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of bakery or retail management experience preferred.
• Sanitation or food safety training a plus.
• Strong customer service and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold department standards for service, cleanliness, sanitation, and profitability.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff; handle disciplinary matters as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and daily work plans with store leadership.
• Oversee ordering, replenishment, pricing, invoicing and inventory.
• Analyze weekly/monthly sales trends and plan promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation/food safety training

Job description

Hy-Vee Lakeville is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead a fast-paced bakery team. You will set standards for service, training staff, and ensuring product quality while managing scheduling, inventory, and promotions.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in bakery/retail management, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong customer service and leadership skills. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork within a dynamic store environment.