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 Purpose
The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing all aspects of Bakery Department operations to achieve sales, profitability, customer service, and operational objectives. This position assists with team leadership, product production, merchandising, inventory management, food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation throughout the department.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily Bakery Department operations.
• Ensure bakery products are properly prepared, packaged, stocked, rotated, and displayed.
• Maintain product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and shrink control.
• Ensure pricing, signage, and promotional displays are accurate and executed according to company standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, custom cake orders, special requests, and product information.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote bakery items, seasonal products, and department programs.
• Build customer loyalty through product knowledge and service excellence.

Leadership and Team Development

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching department associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to team members.
• Help develop schedules that support customer service and production needs.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Reinforce company policies, procedures, and customer service expectations.

Food Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor proper handling, preparation, labeling, storage, and rotation of bakery products.
• Conduct routine quality and freshness inspections.
• Support department audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of bakery equipment.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and production quantities to reduce waste.
• Support expense control and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy and controlling operating costs.
• Contribute to plans that improve department performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, food service, restaurant, or grocery experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery production, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work around ovens, mixers, refrigeration equipment, and food preparation areas.
• Ability to safely operate bakery equipment and tools.

Work Environment

• Retail grocery Bakery Department environment.
• Frequent exposure to food preparation equipment, temperature variations, and cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Success Measures

• Achievement of department sales and profitability goals.
• Strong customer satisfaction and service performance.
• Effective inventory and shrink management.
• Product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Employee engagement, training, and retention.
• Consistent execution of merchandising and operational standards.

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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