Bakery Dept Lead — Guest Service & Operations

Lowes Foods, LLC; Midway (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise bakery operations, ensure guest service, merchandising, and department budgeting. You will lead staff in daily tasks, training, and adherence to company standards at the store level.

Ideal candidates will have bakery knowledge, supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift and stand for extended periods as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from 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 PA announcements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Reading & comprehension

Bakery operations knowledge

Supervisory skills

Training & development

Communication

18+

Mobility/standing

Job description

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise bakery operations, ensure guest service, merchandising, and department budgeting. You will lead staff in daily tasks, training, and adherence to company standards at the store level.

Ideal candidates will have bakery knowledge, supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift and stand for extended periods as needed.