Bakery Manager

Overview Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Bakery Manager! Responsibilities Manage the daily output baking, production, and display of bakery products. Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery's budget. Evaluate departmental conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement and develop improved practices and procedures. Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained. Correctly order, receive, unload, and store bakery products. Execute rotation of merchandise and build displays. Manage department inventory, in‑stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards. Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit. Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and development discussions; recommend merit increases via bi‑annual performance reviews. Attend and participate in in‑store meetings. Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager. Address team member concerns using independent judgment. Take and document corrective actions when needed in collaboration with business and HR partners. Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels for maximum productivity and efficiency. Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members. Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience. Serve as a key carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty when needed. Qualifications At least 18 years old with a minimum of 2 years of retail grocery experience. Dependable and reliable, able to work a flexible schedule that includes night, weekends, and holidays. Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude toward team members and customers. Good communication skills and the ability to give and receive direction in a team environment. Able to answer phones and take special orders. Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work areas. Operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks; accurately weigh and label products. Stand for up to 3 hours continuously for an 8‑hour shift; transfer trays up to 5 lbs up to 10 hours; transfer items up to 40 lbs up to 36 feet for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance. Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights & Measures regulations; maintain a Food Handlers permit. Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals. Benefits Competitive pay. Sick time plan. Vacation accrual plan. Opportunities for career growth. 15% discount for you and one family member on all purchases. Flexible schedules. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 401(k) Retirement savings plan with generous company match. Company‑paid life insurance. DailyPay: transfer earned pay at no extra cost, every business day. Bonus based on company and/or individual performance. Affordable benefit coverage: medical, dental, and vision. Health Savings Account with company match. Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care. Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage. Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers. Paid holidays. EEO Statement Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law; please see for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr