Department Manager, Bakery/Deli (Relocation and Housing)

Alaska Commercial Company; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Housing accommodations

Job summary

Alaska Commercial Company is seeking a Department Manager for Bakery/Deli in Dillingham, AK. Relocation and company housing are provided to support employees in this remote location.

This full-time role focuses on leading bakery/deli operations, team supervision, inventory and cost control, and delivering high-quality customer service to the local community.

Qualifications

• Professional, organized workers with a sense of adventure and strong knowledge base.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Record of bottom-line and sales results in previous roles.
• Knowledge of the food supply industry and experience managing supply chains.
• 3+ years of management experience in retail.
• Ability to interpret a variety of verbal and written instructions.
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of operating principles.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Highly motivated with a passion to bring communities products and services to live better.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Keen attention to detail and customer driven.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bakery/deli department operations to maximize sales and profits.
• Resolve customer concerns, inquiries, and requests with priority on service.
• Maintain extreme cleanliness in production and display areas.
• Ensure timely production, finishing, packaging and displaying of bakery products.
• Oversee cost landing of invoices and adjust prices to maintain gross margins.
• Supervise, train and schedule staff as required.
• Use production sheets and address production issues.
• Ensure displays align with marketing programs.
• Prepare ready-to-bake products per company guidelines.
• Maintain safety, food handling and sanitation standards.

Skills

Strong customer service

Sales/results focus

Supply chain knowledge

Retail management

Instruction interpretation

Excel

Outlook

Operating principles

Confidential information handling

Analytical leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Department Manager, Bakery/Deli (Relocation and Housing)

• Dillingham, AK
• $22.00-$27.00+/hr., DOE

More than just retail. Come make a difference .

The Alaska Commercial Company currently has exciting opportunities for full-time, permanent employment in retail stores across the North. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team where your experience and work ethic are appreciated and rewarded. With The Alaska Commercial Company, you’re encouraged to learn and grow on the job and to explore the beauty and the culture of the communities in which we live and work.

The Alaska Commercial Company offers rewarding experiences and unique opportunities for growth.

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation package
• Taxable housing accommodations

Your Responsibilities:

Bakery/Deli Department Managers play an important role in the day-to-day operations within the Department, which provides valuable service to the community and its people.

• Ensure merchandise is presented to achieve maximum sales/profits and follow correct stock rotation
• Resolve customer concerns, inquiries, and requests, with customer service as your priority
• Maintain extreme cleanliness, including product prep areas, merchandise cases, tables, and shelves
• Ensure production, finishing, packaging, and displaying bakery products in merchandise cases, on Euro tables, bakery racks, and bulk bins is completed by staff in a timely fashion
• Oversee correct cost landing of all invoices and adjust retail prices to maintain gross profit margins
• Supervise, train, and schedule staff as required
• Use Daily Production Breakout Sheets and follow up on over and under production issues
• Ensure displays are as per marketing programs
• Prepare ready-to-bake bakery products according to company guidelines
• Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained

Skills and Qualifications:

We’re looking for professional, organized workers who have a healthy sense of adventure and a strong knowledge and experience base.

• Strong customer service skills
• Record of the bottom line and sales results in previous roles
• Knowledge of the food supply industry and experience with managing supply chains
• 3+ years of management experience in retail
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, both verbally and written
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of operating principles
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Highly motivated with a passion to bring our communities products and services to live better
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Keen attention to detail and customer driven

Location: Dillingham, AK

Reports to: Store Manager

Housing Guidelines:

Company-provided housing is intended for employees and their immediate family members only, defined as a spouse or partner and dependent children. Most housing units have an occupancy limit of four individuals. Exceptions will be reviewed and must be approved in advance by the Director of Operations.

Pet Policy:

Due to the remote nature of our locations, limited housing options, and restricted access to veterinary care, pets are generally discouraged. Pet requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Director of Operations. In communities where pets are permitted, there is a firm limit of two pets per unit—no exceptions. Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable laws.

We’d love to hear from all workers who are motivated to thrive professionally and personally while making a difference in the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO RURAL REGIONS OF ALASKA. RELOCATION ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE AND PAID FOR BY THE ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY.

ACC is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have been providing groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was true more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then-owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC: alaskacommercial.com.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with integrity Fostering excellence Respecting others Working collaboratively Being accountable

ACC is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.