Bakery Manager

Bakery Manager

Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery storewe are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.

At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.

If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.

As a part of the Sendik's team, the Bakery Manager will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing "best in class" service to our guests. The Bakery Manager is responsible for overseeing production, associates, customer satisfaction and standards for the Bakery Department. In addition, the Bakery Manager plays a critical role in ensuring goals and metrics are consistently met throughout the department. As a part of the Sendik's leadership team, the Bakery Manager must demonstrate accountability, strong team management skills and hands-on involvement, both on the floor and with the team.

Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say "yes" to our customers. It's important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere "Thank you for your business!"

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik's brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use "Red Truck Service" when additional assistance is needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve customers in the Bakery Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
• Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions, making suggestions and resolving complaints
• Manage all areas of the Bakery Department, consistently leading by example and applying effective management techniques
• Oversee weekly production scheduled for the Bakery Department
• Develop daily production lists to establish department priorities and ensure department needs are met
• Ensure that the Bakery Department is always full and fresh with the best quality bakery products
• Maintain department conditions, ensuring shelves are stocked, product is rotated and the department is clean and well organized
• Maintain and update weekly reports (purchasing, sanitation and inventory)
• Order inventory based on reports (shrink, overage, expired, etc.)
• Oversee, manage and train associates; including, but not limited to coaching, performance improvement, recognition, 1:1 meetings and feedback
• Create and maintain schedule; including schedule changes and time-off requests
• Create attractive Bakery Department displays and end caps based on specific sales for the week
• Communicate with Store Director/Assistant Store Director in regards to department conditions, associate relations, department hiring needs, associate accidents and other concerns as needed
• Achieve budgeted financial goals and ensure profitability through the tracking of costs/sales and the execution of marketing plans, product promotions, product displays and cost control techniques
• Attend store-level management meetings
• Assist with cake decorating, baking, bakery production and counter duties as needed
• Take and fulfill bakery orders via phone and in person
• Participate in additional training and leadership activities as directed
• Assist with store promotional sales events as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by enforcing and following all safety/sanitation regulations and procedures
• Assist with all other Bakery Department duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Bakery equipment
• Previous bakery and management experience required
• Ability to successfully lead, coach, train, develop and motivate a team
• Ability to provide clear direction and delegate responsibilities to a team after determining department needs
• Strong understanding of department financials and the ability to manage budgets to meet financial goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances
• Ability to maintain composure, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of team ability to anticipate the needs of the team
• Strong sense of urgency, time management prioritization and multitasking skills
• Strong computer skills, working knowledge in Microsoft Office product suite and Google Products
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds