Assistant Bakery Manager

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Bakery Department Manager, where quality, creativity, and customer service come together. At Albertsons Companies, we’re looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food, people, and performance. As an Assistant Bakery Department Manager, you'll have the opportunity to support the Bakery Department Manager in leading a talented team, delivering high-quality bakery products, and creating exceptional customer experiences while helping drive sales, freshness, and store success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Bring your passion for baking, team collaboration, and service to a role where craftsmanship meets operational excellence—and where your ideas and expertise help shape the customer experience. Main responsibilities: Assist in overseeing daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service. Foster a welcoming, customer‑focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders Assist with planning and executing daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand. Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs Assist in managing department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink goals. Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability. Perform Bakery Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Soft skills: Strong customer‑service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast‑paced environment Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills Competencies: Bakery production and merchandising execution Labor planning and scheduling Sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight Knowledge: Baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques Food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures Retail bakery operations and high‑volume production environments Abilities: Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments Travel requirements: None Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly Associate discounts Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:]Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr RiseMe