Bench - Bakery Manager Level V Raleigh NC

Lowes Foods; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Raleigh is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to supervise guest service, merchandising programs and daily bakery operations, ensuring quality, sanitation and safety standards.

After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home; if no position is open, they remain in their bench role until one becomes available. This role emphasizes teamwork and strong guest service.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery operations is preferred.
• Willingness to supervise and train team members.
• Commitment to food safety and standards.
• Ability to manage inventory and scheduling.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the 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 all other duties as assigned by management.
• Performs PA announcements.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team player

Physical ability

Reading comprehension

Bakery knowledge

People supervision

Multitasking

Guest service

Age requirement

Physical stamina

Stakeholder communication

Computer skills

Job description

Overview:

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operation is maintained in the bakery department.

After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home. If no position is open, they will remain in their bench role until one becomes available.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the 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 all other duties as assigned by management.
• 11. Performs PA announcements.

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 communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• 12. Ability to work well with computers.

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