Bench - Assistant Bakery Manager FT

Lowes Foods; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in North Carolina is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise bakery operations, ensure guest service excellence, and maintain merchandising and safety standards. You will lead staff, manage inventory and scheduling, and step in as acting Department Manager in their absence.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a solid understanding of bakery processes, with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Knowledge of bakery operations and product quality standards.
• Ability to manage inventory, scheduling, and budgets.
• Effective communication and guest service skills.
• Comfort with computers and point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from bakery department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.
• Maintain inventory and supplies to meet demand.
• Operate department per merchandising and operational guidelines.
• Ensure bakery products meet Lowes Foods quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department.
• Provide training and feedback to hosts for performance.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, stocking, and guest service tasks.
• Maintain department labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Perform PA announcements and other duties as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with Store Manager and Merchandiser as needed.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team leadership

Customer service

Operational knowledge

Inventory management

Staff training

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Computers/ POS

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Bakery Department Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs and departmental operation are maintained in the bakery department. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from bakery department staff.

2. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.

3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.

4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.

5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.

6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.

7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure bakery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.

8. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.

9. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.

10. Perform PA announcements.

11. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.

2. Ability to work well with others.

3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.

5. Knowledge of bakery operations.

6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.

7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

8. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

9. Must be at least 18 years old.

10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

11. Ability to effectively communicate with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.

12. Ability to work well with computers.

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