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 operations, including sales, production, merchandising, customer service, food safety, inventory management, and associate development. This position helps ensure the bakery department achieves sales and profitability goals while maintaining exceptional product quality and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in directing daily bakery department operations to ensure efficient workflow and execution.
• Support production planning to maintain appropriate product levels based on sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards throughout the department.
• Ensure adherence to company merchandising and display standards.
• Assist in executing seasonal promotions, special events, and holiday programs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and direction to bakery associates in the absence of the Bakery Manager.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing associates on production standards, customer service, food safety, and company policies.
• Help create a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.
• Participate in scheduling and labor management to support operational needs.
• Support performance management and recognition initiatives.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer concerns are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Assist customers with special orders, cake requests, product selection, and service needs.
• Promote a customer-focused culture throughout the department.
• Build customer loyalty through product knowledge and quality service.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and product replenishment.
• Monitor department shrink and implement strategies to reduce waste.
• Support achievement of department sales, gross profit, and expense objectives.
• Help ensure accurate pricing, signage, and promotional execution.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies related to food handling, product storage, and department operations.
• Support department readiness for internal audits and inspections.

Production Support

• Participate in bakery production activities including baking, packaging, decorating, and product preparation as needed.
• Ensure production schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and consistency.

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

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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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