Bakery Team Leader Assistant

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Solon, OH seeks a Bakery Manager to lead the Bakery Department, directing Team Members, ordering materials, and implementing merchandising initiatives to grow the business while meeting customer needs and maximizing profits.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, lifting up to 100 pounds, and a minimum age of 18. Daily store operations and collaboration across departments are essential to success.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of bakery management experience.
• Education: No high school diploma required.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Age 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Bakery Manager in their absence.
• Adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide products/services meeting customer requirements and company policies.
• Maintain presentation, reduce out-of-stocks, and control labor costs.
• Develop and maintain communication with other departments for marketing plans.
• Direct training to reduce turnover and improve efficiency.
• Manage inventories and track records to calculate gross monthly profit.
• Oversee inventory by tracking weekly reports and ordering materials.
• Willing to work hours needed to complete tasks.
• Work in-store with daily exposure to bakery activities and equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Merchandising

Customer service

Education

No HS diploma required

Job description

Job Summary

Provide leadership in the Bakery Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing, merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

Job Description

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years

Education Desired: No High School diploma required

Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Bakery Manager in their absence.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.


• Provide products and services that meet or exceed the requirements of both internal and external customers at all times and abide by the Company's Common Purpose, Goal and Guiding Principles.


• Follow all procedures in accordance with company standards, and policies to eliminate out-of-stocks, maintain presentation, increase sales, increase customer satisfaction, maintain an accident free work environment, and decrease shrink.


• Develop and maintain communication processes with other departments in order to develop marketing plans, which help to meet the financial objectives of the store.


• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training provided by a trainer to department team members in order to reduce turnover, promote efficiency, and control labor costs.


• Prepare, maintain, and track records concerning inventories and work processes to calculate gross monthly profit according to Company policy.


• Manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies in order to meet customer requirements and maximize profits.


• Willingness to work the hours needed to complete tasks.


• Work in a store with daily exposure to store activities and equipment used in bakery department.

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.