Bakery Manager

CareersInFood.com; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car for business and personal use

Quarterly Bonus Incentive Plan

401(k) plan with partial match

Excellent health insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

A leading food services provider is seeking a District Manager to oversee deli and bakery operations in multiple U.S. Military commissary stores. This role involves driving customer service, ensuring food safety, and managing sales across 5–7 stores. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in food retail, leadership skills, and a solid background in deli operations. The position offers a home office setup with company-provided equipment and a quarterly bonus incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in multi-unit food retail.
• Background in Deli and/or Bakery operations preferred.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate staff.
• Financial analysis and margin management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs; valid driving record; vehicle for business use.
• Military base access clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in Deli and Bakery departments across multiple stores.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Military Food Inspector standards.
• Maximize daily sales while managing costs and inventory.
• Manage costs, labor, inventory, salvage, and margin while maximizing sales.
• Approve weekly schedules and coordinate with stores to meet needs.
• Implement new programs to attract customers and conduct monthly inventories.
• Visit stores regularly to verify standards and maintain morale.
• Occasionally act as local Deli/Bakery GM as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership and team-building

Strong organization

Financial analysis skills

Proficient with Microsoft programs

Microsoft programs

Driving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Deli Bakery District Manager

Military Deli & Bakery Services, Inc. – St. Louis, MO

Job Summary

The District Manager oversees the personnel and operations of Deli and Bakery departments in multiple U.S. Military commissary stores. This leadership role drives outstanding customer service, food safety, productivity, and sales across 5–7 stores in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations in Deli, Bakery, and Hot Prepared Foods, including staffing, training, customer service, product production, display presentation, cleanliness, sanitation, sales, and profits.
• Ensure consistent application of company procedures and human resources policies; proactively monitor operations to identify and correct problems.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. Military Food Inspector standards and conduct quarterly safety meetings.
• Maximize daily sales while managing costs, labor, inventory, salvage, and margin.
• Approve weekly work schedules and ensure adherence to operational needs.
• Execute new programs to attract customers and conduct monthly inventory processes.
• Visit assigned stores regularly to verify standards, provide training, and retain high morale.
• Act as a local Deli/Bakery General Manager on an as‑needed basis.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in multi‑unit food retail.
• Background in Deli and/or Bakery operations preferred.
• Proven leadership and team‑building skills; ability to motivate staff and management.
• Strong organization, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Financial analysis and assessment skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs.
• Good driving record; vehicle required for business use.
• Military background check clearance to access bases.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• Home office with company equipment.
• Availability during normal business hours plus evenings, weekends, and overnight travel by car or plane (2–3 nights per week).
• Ability to read and analyze data on computer and hard copy.
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a busy environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 30–50 lbs and operate equipment while standing entire shift.
• Frequent repetitive motion using deli meat and cheese slicers.

Benefits

• Company car provided for business and personal use.
• Quarterly Bonus Incentive Plan.
• Home office equipment.
• 401(k) plan with partial company match.
• Excellent health insurance (PPO Medical, Dental, Vision, prescriptions, life and disability coverage).

These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

MDBS considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status in accordance with federal law. In addition, MDBS complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. The above description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company's discretion.

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