Bakery Dept Lead: Develop Team & Guest Experience

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc.; Star (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley’s Family Markets, Inc. in Idaho is seeking a Bakery Department leader to supervise operations and drive excellent customer service within the bakery. The role focuses on production, cost control, and staff development to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in a retail bakery environment. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, some college preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of retail experience.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop others and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within the department and store.
• Collaborate with store team to ensure smooth flow of products and service.
• Plan, organize, and direct Bakery Department activities.
• Know and cost out all materials to determine proper retails and produce master production sheets.
• Teach fundamentals of bakery production: mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, finishing.
• Maintain department records and security in compliance with company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Lead and develop others

Multi-project management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Job description

Ridley’s Family Markets, Inc. in Idaho is seeking a Bakery Department leader to supervise operations and drive excellent customer service within the bakery. The role focuses on production, cost control, and staff development to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in a retail bakery environment. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet business needs.