Bakery Team Leader: Inspire, Coach & Create Stunning Cakes

Giant Eagle, Inc.; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle in North Olmsted, OH, is seeking a Bakery Team Leader to guide the bakery team and keep operations running smoothly. You’ll mentor team members, ensure high-quality cakes and platters, and model professional conduct for guests and staff.

You will coach for development, promote inclusion, and maintain safety and shrink controls while driving sales and profits. The role demands retail leadership experience and a commitment to excellent guest service.

Qualifications

• Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation
• Retail leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience as Peer Trainer or in-store champion or similar role
• Product knowledge relevant to department
• Satisfactory performance and discipline record

Responsibilities

• Interview, select and train Team Members.
• Direct the work of Team Members.
• Appraise Team Members’ productivity for promotions or status changes.
• Handle Team Member issues including complaints.
• Discipline Team Members.
• Plan the work.
• Distribute or assign work among Team Members.
• Ensure safety and security of Team Members and store.
• Manage the department or location budget.
• Manage inventory for department or location.
• Monitor or implement compliance measures.
• Direct, oversee and evaluate training to reduce turnover and control labor costs.
• Provide motivational leadership with a focus on respect and exemplary behavior.
• Identify strengths and opportunities and plan scheduling strategically.
• Develop future leaders and nurture diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain safety as a top priority across all tasks.
• Inspire team and guests with passion for food and great service.
• Set and reach aggressive sales and profit goals while managing shrink.
• Communicate with merchandising to align promotions.
• Make innovative plans to improve the business.
• Review store financials and reports to improve performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Giant Eagle in North Olmsted, OH, is seeking a Bakery Team Leader to guide the bakery team and keep operations running smoothly. You’ll mentor team members, ensure high-quality cakes and platters, and model professional conduct for guests and staff.

You will coach for development, promote inclusion, and maintain safety and shrink controls while driving sales and profits. The role demands retail leadership experience and a commitment to excellent guest service.