Bakery Dept Lead: Elevate Customer Experience

The Kroger Co.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. seeks an experienced Bakery Department Leader to direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities in the Bakery area. You will train staff, manage scheduling, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving sales and department profitability.

A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service is essential. Ideal candidates bring bakery experience, management skills, and the ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates while communicating information.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve store goals.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates and participate in performance appraisal.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Stress management

Bakery experience

Management experience

Customer service

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Kroger Co. seeks an experienced Bakery Department Leader to direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities in the Bakery area. You will train staff, manage scheduling, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving sales and department profitability.

A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service is essential. Ideal candidates bring bakery experience, management skills, and the ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.