Bakery Operations Lead

Safeway; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Kirkland seeks an experienced Bakery Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality, and drive customer service excellence. You will supervise proofing, baking, decorating, packaging and merchandising while managing inventory, scheduling and staff development.

Strong leadership, sanitation compliance and a passion for fresh bakery items are essential. This on-site role entails coordinating with store leadership and implementing promotional displays to boost sales.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bakery or retail teams.
• Strong customer service focus and merchandising skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and scheduling effectively.

Responsibilities

• Champions customer service programs to meet goals.
• Directs day-to-day Bakery Department operations with independent judgment.
• Oversees proofing, baking, decorating, slicing and packaging.
• Plans promotional displays and controls shrink and expenses.
• Manages inventory, orders, receives and rotates product.
• Ensures quality, sanitation, safety and labeling compliance.
• Trains staff and handles hiring decisions with store leadership.
• Maintains records, reports and required logs.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Staff Scheduling

Merchandising

Tools

POS Systems

Computer Software

Job description

Safeway in Kirkland seeks an experienced Bakery Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality, and drive customer service excellence. You will supervise proofing, baking, decorating, packaging and merchandising while managing inventory, scheduling and staff development.

Strong leadership, sanitation compliance and a passion for fresh bakery items are essential. This on-site role entails coordinating with store leadership and implementing promotional displays to boost sales.