Bakery Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Paid bereavement

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Morgantown, WV seeks a Bakery Team Leader to manage the bakery team and keep operations running smoothly. You will guide Team Members and guests, design birthday cakes, arrange platters, and uphold professional standards.

Lead with respect, inclusion, diversity, and coaching for success. Responsibilities include supervising staff, budgeting, inventory, safety, and promoting products while driving sales and shrink control.

Qualifications

• Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Age 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select and train Team Members.
• Direct the work of Team Members.
• Assess Team Members' productivity for promotions or changes.
• Handle Team Members issues including complaints.
• Discipline Team Members and plan the work.
• Manage safety and security of the store and Team Members.
• Oversee budget for the department and inventory.
• Monitor compliance measures and shrink.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

People management

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

\"Our Bakery Team Leader manages the entire bakery team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance to design the best birthday cake and arrange the yummiest platters for their parties! Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all times. Be a Leader by representing the organization in a professional manner. Promote and develop individuals with mutual respect, inclusion, diversity and dignity. Coach Team Members on a regular basis with timely feedback - identify opportunities for development and coach for success.\"

Job Summary

\"Our Bakery Team Leader manages the entire bakery team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance to design the best birthday cake and arrange the yummiest platters for their parties! Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all times. Be a Leader by representing the organization in a professional manner. Promote and develop individuals with mutual respect, inclusion, diversity and dignity. Coach Team Members on a regular basis with timely feedback - identify opportunities for development and coach for success.\"

Job Description

Experience Required: Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation

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

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Licensing Required: Varies by department

Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Travel Required: None

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Your principal, main, major or most important duty includes one or some combination of the following tasks:
• 1. interview, select and train Team Members;
• 2. direct the work of Team Members;
• 3. appraise Team Members' productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status;
• 4. handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints;
• 5. discipline Team Members;
• 6. plan the work;
• 7. distribute or assign the work among Team Members;
• 8. provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store;
• 9. manage the budget for your department or location;
• 10. manage inventory for your department or location; or
• 11. 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.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life's moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us - because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $20.25- $23.625 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.