Bench - Assistant Bakery Manager FT Burlington NC

Lowes Foods; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise bakery operations, guest service, merchandising and program adherence in the bakery department. You will step in for the Store Manager when needed and guide staff to meet quality, safety, and budget goals.

The right candidate has bakery knowledge, strong leadership, and excellent communication to train and develop hosts, maintain inventory, and ensure high standards of product and service.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of bakery operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from bakery staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.
• Maintain inventory and supplies levels.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines.
• Ensure product quality meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department.
• Provide training and feedback to bakery hosts.
• Perform product prep, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service.
• Maintain labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Perform PA announcements.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Lifting heavy products

Reading & comprehension

Bakery operations knowledge

Supervising staff

Learning new tasks

Communication & selling

Age 18+

Physical stamina

Computer skills

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

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


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


• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.


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


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


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


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


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


• Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.


• Perform PA announcements.


• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.


• Ability to work well with others.


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


• Ability to read and understand information and direction.


• Knowledge of bakery operations.


• Ability to supervise people including training and development.


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


• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.


• Must be at least 18 years old.


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


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


• Ability to work well with computers.