Bakery Manager: Lead Team, Drive Sales & Quality

Brookshire Grocery Co.; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee discounts

Scholarship/educational support

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is seeking a Bakery Manager to oversee bakery operations, staff training, and department profitability. You will lead hiring, scheduling, and quality control while driving customer service excellence across the bakery team.

The role demands strong knowledge of bakery processes, inventory management, and safety standards, with the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Join a community-focused retailer with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of bakery department operations.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling software systems.
• Advanced knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to read and operate digital equipment and calibrated scales.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and develop partners; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance and discipline as needed.
• Review historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions.
• Manage inventory using item management processes; maintain in-stock levels.
• Review P&L, sales, shrink, and labor data; report issues to upper management.
• Check inventory on trucks; ensure accurate ordering and paperwork.
• Be accountable for bakery sales, labor, and profitability objectives.

Skills

Bakery operations

Scheduling software

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler certification

Manager Food Safety certification

Tools

Bread slicer operation

Commercial ovens

Job description

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is seeking a Bakery Manager to oversee bakery operations, staff training, and department profitability. You will lead hiring, scheduling, and quality control while driving customer service excellence across the bakery team.

The role demands strong knowledge of bakery processes, inventory management, and safety standards, with the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Join a community-focused retailer with growth opportunities.