Bakery Department Manager — Lead Quality, Team & Growth

Socket.dev; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and 401k benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality, freshness, and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will hire, train, and coach staff, plan production based on sales trends, manage inventory and shrink, and ensure food safety and compliance.

Join a team dedicated to craft, collaboration, and delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving store success.

Qualifications

• Soft skills: customer service mindset, coaching and team-building ability.
• Competencies: bakery production, merchandising, labor planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge: food safety standards, allergen handling, and high-volume bakery ops.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring 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

Customer service

Coaching

Team leadership

Organization

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality, freshness, and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will hire, train, and coach staff, plan production based on sales trends, manage inventory and shrink, and ensure food safety and compliance.

Join a team dedicated to craft, collaboration, and delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving store success.