Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.50 - $20.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
work schedule flexibility
Training and Development
Job Description
This position is offered by a well-established bakery that focuses on providing high-quality baked goods within a retail or grocery environment. The company prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where customers can enjoy freshly baked products crafted with care and precision. As part of a larger food service or retail operation, the bakery aims to combine exceptional product quality with impeccable customer service, ensuring a satisfying shopping experience that encourages repeat business and positive word-of-mouth.
The Assistant Bakery Manager plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the bakery department. This full-time opportunity requires a hands-on leader who supports both staff and management in maintaining efficient workflows, managing inventory, and upholding food safety standards. The role involves supervising bakery staff, assisting with production scheduling, and ensuring that all bakery products meet the company’s strict quality and presentation standards. Attention to detail in product freshness, proper labeling, and effective merchandising is essential to maintaining high customer satisfaction.
An integral part of this role includes training, coaching, and scheduling bakery associates, helping to foster a positive, productive work environment. The Assistant Bakery Manager is expected to step into the Bakery Manager’s responsibilities during their absence, maintaining continuity in leadership. This position demands excellent communication skills to resolve customer inquiries, handle special orders, and promptly address concerns while promoting bakery items and seasonal offerings.
The Assistant Bakery Manager also takes part in inventory control processes to minimize waste and prevent out-of-stock situations by closely monitoring stock levels and collaborating on supply orders. Compliance with health and safety regulations is paramount, and the role is instrumental during health inspections and audits, ensuring all sanitation and operational standards are met. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment that blends operational expertise with customer service, team leadership, and food safety responsibilities, making it an ideal role for candidates passionate about bakery operations and retail management.
The Assistant Bakery Manager plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the bakery department. This full-time opportunity requires a hands-on leader who supports both staff and management in maintaining efficient workflows, managing inventory, and upholding food safety standards. The role involves supervising bakery staff, assisting with production scheduling, and ensuring that all bakery products meet the company’s strict quality and presentation standards. Attention to detail in product freshness, proper labeling, and effective merchandising is essential to maintaining high customer satisfaction.
An integral part of this role includes training, coaching, and scheduling bakery associates, helping to foster a positive, productive work environment. The Assistant Bakery Manager is expected to step into the Bakery Manager’s responsibilities during their absence, maintaining continuity in leadership. This position demands excellent communication skills to resolve customer inquiries, handle special orders, and promptly address concerns while promoting bakery items and seasonal offerings.
The Assistant Bakery Manager also takes part in inventory control processes to minimize waste and prevent out-of-stock situations by closely monitoring stock levels and collaborating on supply orders. Compliance with health and safety regulations is paramount, and the role is instrumental during health inspections and audits, ensuring all sanitation and operational standards are met. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment that blends operational expertise with customer service, team leadership, and food safety responsibilities, making it an ideal role for candidates passionate about bakery operations and retail management.
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40-50 lbs
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, including freezers and ovens
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in bakery, food service, or grocery retail preferred
- Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of bakery products, baking methods, and equipment
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math, inventory, and computer skills
Job Duties
- Assist in planning, preparing, and executing daily bakery production schedules
- Ensure bakery products meet company quality, freshness, and presentation standards
- Monitor product pricing, labeling, stocking, and rotation (FIFO)
- Help maintain clean, organized, and safe bakery workspaces and displays
- Support hiring, training, coaching, and scheduling of bakery associates
- Supervise employees during shifts and provide guidance and feedback
- Enforce company policies, procedures, and food safety regulations
- Assist with performance evaluations and corrective actions as needed
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing questions, special orders, and concerns
- Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally
- Promote bakery items, seasonal products, and store programs
- Assist with ordering supplies, ingredients, and finished goods
- Monitor inventory levels to minimize waste and out-of-stocks
- Support visual merchandising, signage, and promotional displays
- Ensure compliance with all health department regulations and food safety standards
- Follow proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
- Assist during health inspections and audits
- Assume responsibility for bakery operations in the Bakery Manager's absence
- Assist with sales goals, shrink control, and labor efficiency
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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