Bakery Team Lead | Growth, Flex Scheduling & Customer Focus

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support the Bakery Manager and lead Bakery Clerks in daily department operations. You will ensure product quality, proper merchandising, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least two years of retail grocery and supervisory experience, along with strong communication and flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' retail grocery experience and two years supervisory experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bakery Manager in managing department productivity and merchandising.
• Supervise Bakery Clerks and daily operation of the Bakery Department.
• Oversee inventory controls, ordering, and product quality.
• Ensure clean, safe, and compliant work area following health guidelines.
• Rotate merchandise and build displays; monitor damaged items on deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to special orders.

Skills

Retail grocery

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Knives

Scales

Wrappers

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support the Bakery Manager and lead Bakery Clerks in daily department operations. You will ensure product quality, proper merchandising, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least two years of retail grocery and supervisory experience, along with strong communication and flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.