Overview
Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast-paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest-growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Bakery Manager!
Overview of Responsibilities
At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department.
- Manage the daily output, baking, production, and display of bakery products.
- Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery's budget.
- Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement; develop improved practices and procedures.
- Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained.
- Responsible for correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage.
- Execute rotation of merchandise and building of displays.
- Manage department inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards.
- Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
- If you thrive in fast-paced environments, we want to hear from you.
- Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and development discussions; make recommendations on merit increases via the bi-annual performance review process.
- Attend and participate in in-store meetings regularly.
- Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
- Exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
- Take and document corrective actions when needed, including coaching, counseling, discipline, suspension, or termination when necessary.
- Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
- Lead a team to deliver high-quality products, service, and customer experience.
- Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.
Qualifications
To qualify as a Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 2 years' retail grocery experience.
- Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Have outgoing and friendly behavior and a positive attitude towards team members and customers.
- Possess good communication skills; able to give and receive directions, and participate in a team environment.
- Be able to answer phones and take special orders.
- Perform general housekeeping, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas.
- Operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed, with knowledge of scales and weight measures.
- Stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift. Ability to lift trays up to 5 lbs., and transfer items up to 40 lbs., over distances up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without assistance.
- Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
- Possess knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales, and financial goals.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive support program including:
- Competitive pay
- Sick time and vacation plans
- Opportunities for career growth
- 15% employee discount
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events
Eligibility may apply for additional benefits such as bonuses, medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability, parental leave, and holidays.
Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts offers DailyPay, allowing employees to transfer earned wages before payday at no extra cost. Learn more at https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.
Why Sprouts
Grow with us!
If you are passionate about inspiring people and promoting healthy living, consider applying! Our stores focus on customer service, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, bulk goods, and more. Join us and grow your career in a vibrant, community-focused environment.
Note: This description is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet organizational needs. Sprouts considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the law.