Assistant Bakery Manager
Job Description
The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily bakery operations to ensure high-quality products, excellent customer service, and strong financial performance. This role assists in managing production, inventory, food safety, merchandising, and team development while maintaining company standards.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Production- Assist in directing daily bakery production to ensure product quality, freshness, and availability
- Follow and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Monitor shrink, waste, and product rotation to maximize profitability
- Support ordering and inventory control to maintain optimal stock levels
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of bakery equipment
- Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure team members do the same
- Handle customer inquiries, special orders, and complaints professionally
- Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing bakery department
- Assist in training, coaching, and developing bakery team members
- Help schedule staff to meet business needs and labor targets
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
- Step in to lead the department in the Bakery Manager’s absence
- Execute merchandising plans, displays, and promotions to drive sales
- Ensure proper signage, pricing, and product presentation
- Monitor sales trends and assist with adjusting production accordingly
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety standards, and local regulations
- Maintain proper temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety documentation
- Promote a safe work environment for customers and employees
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous bakery, food service, or retail management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of bakery products, production processes, and food safety standards
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to bend, reach, and work in varying temperatures
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Customer Focus
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving
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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