Bakery Team Lead: Inspire, Coach & Drive Fresh Creations

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Paid bereavement

Vacation

Job summary

Giant Eagle in Columbus, OH is seeking a Bakery Team Leader to manage the bakery team, guide Team Members and guests, and uphold professional representation of the organization.

You will coach regularly, promote inclusion, and drive department performance while focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and operational excellence within a retail bakery setting.

Qualifications

• Experience Desired: Retail leadership or supervisory experience; Successful performance as a Peer Trainer or other similar role; Successful performance as an in-store champion (e.g., safety, service, wellness) or similar role; Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department; Satisfactory performance and discipline record

Responsibilities

• Your principal, main, major or most important duty includes one or some combination of the following tasks: interview, select and train Team Members; direct the work of Team Members; appraise Team Members’ productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status; handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints; discipline Team Members; plan the work; distribute or assign the work among Team Members; provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store; manage the budget for your department or location; manage inventory for your department or location; monitor or implement compliance measures
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training provided to department Team Members to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs.
• Provide motivational leadership to an amazing team by focusing on respect and by setting an exemplary example.
• Identify strengths and opportunities of the team and think strategically when making moves and scheduling.
• Develop future leaders, identify Team Members who are poised to rise through the ranks and remember our people are our best asset!
• Nurture an environment of inclusion and diversity, giving each Team Member a voice.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work: for Team Members, for guests and for products.
• Inspire the team and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Set and reach aggressive sales and profit goals by making suggestions when appropriate, while also managing shrink.
• Establish an ongoing communication plan with the team, ensuring that all Team Members are informed and prepared to put their best food forward!
• Communicate with the merchandising team to ensure that promotions are properly communicated to Team Members and guests.
• Make innovative plans and suggestions to improve our business.
• Review and analyze both stores financial, LOB reports, and historical reports to improve performance in sales, profits, shrink, labor controls, and reduction.
• Oversee period inventories for accuracy and monitor weekly fluctuations in inventory and shrink dollars.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Giant Eagle in Columbus, OH is seeking a Bakery Team Leader to manage the bakery team, guide Team Members and guests, and uphold professional representation of the organization.

You will coach regularly, promote inclusion, and drive department performance while focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and operational excellence within a retail bakery setting.