Bakery - Assistant Manager

Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $25.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Weekly

Scholarship Opportunities

employee discount

Shoe credit

Job Description

Bristol Farms is a premium grocery store known for its commitment to exceptional quality, locally sourced products, and an engaging shopping experience. Since opening its first market in Rolling Hills, California, Bristol Farms has established itself as a beloved community hub where food lovers come together to explore, discover, and share a passion for gourmet cooking and exceptional ingredients. The company stands proud of its dedication to freshness and quality, consistently offering locally sourced meat, seafood, and produce, complemented by a broad selection of high-quality groceries. This dedication to excellence is paired with a strong focus on customer service, aiming to provide every guest with an unforgettable shopping journey that extends beyond the typical grocery experience. Bristol Farms fosters a welcoming atmosphere influenced by a culture of hospitality, warmth, and genuine engagement. The brand’s emphasis on creating a community of curious foodies is supported by a team that shares the same passion and commitment to food and customer care. The company culture encourages team members to be innovative, supportive, and enthusiastic, while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude in a fast-paced environment.

The role of Assistant Bakery Manager at Bristol Farms is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the Bakery Department’s operations and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Bakery Manager, the Assistant Bakery Manager plays a key leadership role in guiding the bakery team to deliver not just quality bakery products but an extraordinary customer experience. This position requires someone with strong leadership presence, excellent communication and customer service skills, and a hands-on approach to managing daily bakery activities. The Assistant Bakery Manager ensures adherence to quality, freshness, sanitation, and merchandising standards. Responsibilities include staff training and development, inventory and cost control, overseeing product preparation and presentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing customer interactions with a smile.

Candidates for this role should possess qualities such as patience, humility, flexibility, decisiveness, and the ability to motivate and teach others. The ideal Assistant Bakery Manager embodies a friendly and approachable demeanor and fosters a supportive, collaborative work environment. This position involves substantial responsibility, including managing staff during the Bakery Manager’s absence and maintaining continuous adherence to company policies and California regulations. The role is nonexempt and caters to individuals driven by a passion for food and service, who thrive in dynamic settings, and who are eager to grow within a company that values its employees and offers numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Bristol Farms provides competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more, making it a rewarding workplace for culinary and customer service professionals alike.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three to six months related experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, memos, bakery orders, instructions, manuals, and schedules
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups
Customer service driven with ability to speak, read, and understand English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers
Ability to interpret various instructions and resolve conflicts
Ability to analyze situations and implement solutions
Ability to stand for long periods, walk, frequently use hands and fingers
Occasionally reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
Close and color vision required
Work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally exposed to extreme heat, cold, electrical shock, and burn risk
Noise levels range from moderate to occasionally loud

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three to six months related experience
Strong leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Good listening skills
Ability to train and develop employees
Knowledge of California health and safety regulations
Ability to follow company policies and procedures
Strong communication skills
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, memos, orders, and manuals
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups
Ability to perform basic math operations
Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to motivate and encourage team members

Job Duties

Assist in development of the Bakery Department by coordinating activities of employees in absence of Bakery Manager
Lead by example by modeling correct behavior and adherence to company policies
Train and develop employees to assure freshness, quality, customer service, and sanitation
Ensure proper training on weighing, slicing, cutting, and serving of bakery goods
Train employees in suggestive selling, merchandising techniques, and customer service skills
Assist with ordering, receiving of products, and proper invoice routing
Implement and execute all merchandising programs
Set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise to promote sales
Observe employee work habits and provide feedback to assure consistency
Maintain compliance with California Weights & Measures mandates
Monitor price integrity standards including accurate pricing and signage
Package, display, and merchandise bakery goods per company standards
Maintain health codes and sanitation standards
Use authorized cleaning chemicals properly
Follow FIFO rotation system to maintain product freshness
Cover, label, and date leftover products
Inspect items during baking processes for quality and sanitation
Inspect finished products for quality, weight, and presentation standards
Follow safety standards and report hazards
Document safety training and report accidents
Manage inventory control, theft prevention, and product storage
Bake products as needed
Assist with receiving, breakdown, and storage of bakery products
Maintain bakery department cleanliness
Manage bakery logbook materials
Communicate department issues with Bakery Manager and Store Director
Use management tools
Assist in preparing weekly work schedules
Manage cost control by overseeing overtime and supply costs
Assist customers with orders and suggestive selling
Provide exceptional customer service
Address customer complaints or inquiries
Enforce employee handbook policies, especially regarding service and appearance
Meet and exceed Bristol Farms standards in service, quality, freshness, and cleanliness