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 the daily operations of the Bakery Department. This role ensures exceptional customer service, high-quality product presentation, food safety compliance, inventory management, and team development while helping achieve departmental sales and profitability goals.
Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and custom cake requests.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support department sales goals through effective merchandising and promotional execution.
• Maintain attractive displays that showcase bakery products and drive sales.

Bakery Operations

• Assist with daily bakery production, packaging, stocking, and merchandising activities.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering bakery supplies and ingredients.
• Oversee product rotation and minimize waste through proper inventory management practices.
• Ensure all bakery cases, displays, and storage areas remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Support execution of seasonal and promotional bakery programs.

Team Leadership & Development

• Assist with supervising, scheduling, training, and coaching bakery associates.
• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and customer service.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and ongoing associate development.
• Serve as acting department leader in the Bakery Manager's absence.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control procedures.
• Maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and ensure associates follow safety protocols.
• Participate in department audits and corrective action plans as needed.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize shrink.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying product quality.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and promotional displays.
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, and special event displays.
• Analyze sales trends and recommend product assortment adjustments when appropriate.

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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