Bakery Dept Leader: Service, Growth & Operations

Safeway; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure product quality, and drive sales. You will plan, organize and direct staff activities, maintain inventory, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, customer service focus and effective communication to motivate the team and meet department goals. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a bakery department or similar food service area.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and direct day-to-day operations and staffing.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls the Bakery Department to meet sales and profit goals.
• Oversees baking, decorating, slicing and packaging of products and maintains quality standards.
• Plans and executes promotions, displays and merchandising while controlling shrink and expenses.
• Maintains inventory levels, records, and daily reports for sales and labor.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Inventory management

Merchandising

People management

Scheduling

Tools

POS software

Job description

Safeway in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensure product quality, and drive sales. You will plan, organize and direct staff activities, maintain inventory, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, customer service focus and effective communication to motivate the team and meet department goals. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required.