Assistant Bakery Manager

Assistant Bakery Manager

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 supervising daily bakery operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, maintaining product quality standards, achieving sales goals, and leading bakery team members. This position assists with merchandising, production planning, inventory control, food safety compliance, and employee development while helping drive department profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in overseeing daily bakery department operations.
• Ensure bakery products are prepared, packaged, displayed, and rotated according to company standards.
• Maintain department presentation, cleanliness, and merchandising standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering merchandise and supplies.
• Help minimize shrink through proper handling, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Support seasonal, promotional, and holiday merchandising initiatives.

Customer Service

• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Resolve customer concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and bakery recommendations.
• Ensure team members provide friendly and efficient service.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations.
• Promote a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
• Assist with scheduling and labor planning to support operational needs.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ensure proper product handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Support implementation of food safety programs and operational audits.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment for customers and employees.

Sales & Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, gross profit, and labor goals.
• Monitor product movement and assist with production planning.
• Support initiatives designed to increase sales and customer engagement.
• Review department performance and help implement corrective actions when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, retail, food service, or supermarket experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math, merchandising, and inventory management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout scheduled shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate bakery equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of bakery production and merchandising practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Results-oriented mindset with focus on department performance and 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

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.