Bakery Department Manager: Lead Team, Drive Growth & Quality

Lowes Foods, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K and Pension Plan

Employee discount

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise the bakery team and ensure guest service, merchandising, and department operations meet company standards. After training, you may be placed within 30 miles of home as a bench position until openings appear.

You will drive sales, control inventory, maintain sanitation and safety, train staff, and oversee scheduling. This role requires a friendly demeanor, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail bakery.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of bakery operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the bakery department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure bakery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Performs PA announcements.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Team collaboration

Lifting ability (25 lbs)

Reading and comprehension

Bakery operations knowledge

People supervision and training

Multi-tasking and adaptability

Communication and guest service

Age requirement (18+)

Physical stamina (standing/kneeling)

Communication with store management

Computer skills

Job description

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise the bakery team and ensure guest service, merchandising, and department operations meet company standards. After training, you may be placed within 30 miles of home as a bench position until openings appear.

You will drive sales, control inventory, maintain sanitation and safety, train staff, and oversee scheduling. This role requires a friendly demeanor, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail bakery.