Bakery Operations Lead

Safeway; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Glendale, AZ seeks an experienced Bakery Department Supervisor to lead day-to-day bakery operations, ensuring product quality, proper sanitation, and excellent customer service. You will manage inventory, coordinate displays and promotions, and supervise and train department staff while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven ability to schedule staff and optimize processes to

Qualifications

• Must excel in customer service and customer relations.
• Ability to supervise and train bakery staff.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience scheduling and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls Bakery Department operations to meet sales and profit goals.
• Oversees daily bakery duties: proofing, baking, decorating, slicing and packaging.
• Maintains inventory, rotates stock, and ensures product quality and freshness.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Plans displays, signage, and promotions to drive sales and reduce shrink.
• Mentors staff, conducts training, and schedules coverage to meet service levels.
• Responds to customer inquiries and handles special orders.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Job description

Safeway in Glendale, AZ seeks an experienced Bakery Department Supervisor to lead day-to-day bakery operations, ensuring product quality, proper sanitation, and excellent customer service. You will manage inventory, coordinate displays and promotions, and supervise and train department staff while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven ability to schedule staff and optimize processes to