Assistant Bakery Manager

Job Description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary
The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Bakery Department, ensuring high standards of product quality, food safety, customer service, merchandising, and profitability. This position assists with leading department associates, managing inventory, maintaining attractive displays, and driving sales while providing customers with a positive shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily Bakery Department operations to ensure efficiency and excellent execution.
• Support ordering, receiving, stocking, and inventory management activities.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Ensure bakery cases, displays, and sales areas remain clean, full, and visually appealing.
• Assist in coordinating production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-focused culture.
• Assist customers with bakery product selections, custom cake orders, specialty requests, and product information.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Create a welcoming environment that encourages repeat business and customer loyalty.

Merchandising & Sales

• Maintain attractive displays that maximize sales opportunities.
• Ensure products are properly priced, labeled, and signed.
• Execute promotional programs, seasonal displays, and merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor sales trends and assist in implementing strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Support special events, holiday promotions, and bakery marketing programs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with supervising, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Delegate tasks and monitor performance to ensure department standards are achieved.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and associate development activities.
• Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Bakery Manager.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor proper product handling, storage, preparation, and temperature controls.
• Maintain department cleanliness and ensure sanitation standards are consistently followed.
• Ensure associates follow company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.

Inventory & Financial Controls

• Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and replenishment activities.
• Monitor shrink, waste, and production levels to maximize profitability.
• Support labor management and department budgeting efforts.
• Ensure accurate receiving and inventory control practices are followed.
• Assist in achieving sales, expense, and profit goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, food service, grocery, or retail experience required.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of bakery products, production methods, and food safety practices preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to work around bakery equipment, ovens, mixers, and refrigerated areas.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.

Key Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Commitment to product quality, freshness, and food safety.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Effective inventory, labor, and shrink management.
• Strong attention to detail and merchandising execution.
• Ability to drive department sales while maintaining operational excellence.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

• 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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

About Us

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!


Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.


Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.


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.


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