BAKERY DEPT LEADER

Kroger, founded over a century ago in Cincinnati, has grown from a small grocery store to the largest grocer in the United States with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states operating under 28 different banners. As America's Grocer, Kroger is committed to bringing together diverse teams that share a passion for food and people with one common purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit. The company prides itself on innovation and a dedication to creating exceptional customer experiences, supporting communities, and fostering a workplace culture where people matter. Kroger offers numerous opportunities for individuals at various stages of their careers, emphasizing growth, learning, and a meaningful impact both inside and outside the workplace.

The Bakery Department Manager role at Kroger is pivotal in driving the team’s success by embracing the Customer 1st strategy to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service in a clean and safe environment. The manager is responsible for achieving sales and profit goals, monitoring quality assurance standards, and leading the department’s daily activities. This role demands strong leadership skills to direct, support, and supervise all bakery department functions while fostering a culture grounded in Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The Bakery Manager acts as a role model and mentor, setting performance goals for the team and empowering associates to exceed these targets.

This management position requires a hands-on approach, including training and developing associates, scheduling staffing to meet customer demand, ensuring food safety and quality standards, and maintaining inventory controls. The manager will also coordinate with store leadership to develop and implement business plans tailored to the bakery department to meet financial objectives. A significant part of the role includes engaging with customers to inform them about bakery specials and promotions, providing product samples, and ensuring customers receive the freshest bakery products in the correct portions to minimize shrink.

Kroger offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports associate well-being physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include various healthcare options covering medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, flexible scheduling with paid time off, emotional and financial assistance programs, valuable associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and numerous career development opportunities. This role is ideal for individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn in a dynamic work environment. Whether seeking part-time work or a career path, Kroger provides the resources and support needed to grow professionally and personally within its supportive community environment.