Position Summary
The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily bakery operations, ensuring high-quality products, excellent customer service, food safety compliance, and efficient department performance. This position assists with merchandising, production planning, inventory control, associate development, and achieving sales and profitability goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Assist in managing daily bakery department operations and workflow.
- Support production planning to ensure product availability while minimizing shrink.
- Maintain department conditions that are clean, organized, and ready for business.
- Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
- Monitor sales, production, and operational performance metrics.
Merchandising & Sales
- Execute bakery merchandising plans, promotional displays, and seasonal programs.
- Maintain attractive product presentations and proper product rotation.
- Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and labeling throughout the department.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales through product availability and presentation.
- Promote featured items and seasonal bakery offerings.
Inventory & Product Management
- Assist with ordering and inventory management to meet customer demand.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage product replenishment.
- Help control shrink through proper handling, rotation, and forecasting.
- Verify delivery accuracy and properly receive bakery products and supplies.
- Maintain organized storage areas and inventory records.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership and direction to bakery associates.
- Assist with scheduling, task delegation, and workload distribution.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new associates.
- Coach associates on customer service, food safety, and operational standards.
- Foster a positive and productive team environment.
- Serve as acting department leader in the Bakery Manager’s absence.
Customer Service
- Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
- Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and bakery inquiries.
- Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Ensure associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
- Support special event and custom cake order processes when applicable.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Maintain proper product handling, storage, and dating procedures.
- Conduct routine department inspections for cleanliness and safety.
- Follow all company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Report and correct safety concerns immediately.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous bakery, food service, grocery, or retail experience required.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Knowledge of bakery operations, food safety, and merchandising practices.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments including coolers and freezers.
- Ability to safely operate bakery equipment and tools.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Team Development
- Food Safety Awareness
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising Excellence
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Organization
Accountability
The Assistant Bakery Manager plays a vital role in supporting department success by driving operational excellence, maintaining high-quality bakery standards, developing associates, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
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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