Bakery Team Leader Assistant

Giant Eagle; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead the Bakery Department, directing Team Members and overseeing ordering of raw materials and supplies. The role focuses on merchandising initiatives to stimulate growth while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience in a bakery leadership role, with the ability to manage in the absence of the manager. Lifting up to 100 pounds and being at least 18 years old are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery leadership or management (3–5 years).
• Ability to manage team members and operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Bakery Manager in their absence.
• Adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ensure products and services meet customer requirements and company standards.
• Maintain store presentation, reduce shrink, and increase sales.
• Coordinate marketing plans with other departments to meet objectives.
• Oversee training to reduce turnover and control labor costs.
• Maintain inventories and records to calculate gross monthly profit.
• Order raw materials and supplies to meet customer needs and maximize profits.
• Willing to work the hours needed to complete tasks.
• Work in a store with daily bakery department activities and equipment.

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.