Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that strives to provide exceptional value and quality products to its members. Established as a subsidiary of Walmart, Sam's Club combines the convenience of a wholesale club with Comcast's commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. This company operates with the mission to help members save money and time while offering exclusive products and tailored shopping experiences. Sam's Club is known for its vast range of merchandise, from groceries and fresh produce to electronics and home goods, reflecting a commitment to quality and affordability across its product lines.

The Bakery Department Lead role at Sam's Club is a pivotal leadership position, responsible for managing and driving sales within the bakery department while supervising and supporting a team of hourly associates. This role demands a balance of operational leadership, product expertise, and a customer-focused approach to ensure that the bakery department excels in both product quality and member satisfaction. As a Bakery Department Lead, you will be expected to model expertise in bakery operations, including production, inventory management, and quality control, all aligned with company and regulatory standards. Your leadership will impact not only the bakery department but also contribute to the overall success of the club by collaborating with other team leaders to meet and exceed members' expectations.

This position is full-time and offers competitive pay ranging from $24.00 to $32.00 per hour, with additional premiums possible based on schedule, location, season, or specific job functions. Sam's Club supports its associates through various benefits, including comprehensive health insurance (medical, vision, dental), financial benefits such as 401(k) plans and stock purchase options, paid time off including PTO, parental leave, and family care leave, and unique offerings like adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. Furthermore, Sam's Club invests in employee growth through Live Better U, an education benefit program that provides opportunities from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees with tuition and fees fully covered.

The role involves supervising the bakery team, ensuring adherence to safety, sanitation, and quality standards, while leveraging technology to make data-driven decisions that enhance product production and customer service. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as you will work closely with multiple departments, foster a culture of respect and integrity, and emphasize continuous improvement and innovation. The Bakery Department Lead acts as a talent ambassador by training and developing associates, encouraging career progression, and sourcing new talent to strengthen the team further. This position requires at least six months of experience in a bakery production environment or supervising a team, with food safety certification and bakery production skills preferred but not mandatory. You must be at least 18 years old and able to complete required job training and assessments to be successful in this role.

Sam's Club values leadership qualities such as integrity, respect for individuals, customer centricity, and striving for excellence. By joining the team, you will contribute to creating a workplace where associates feel supported and motivated to deliver outstanding experiences to every member. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about bakery operations and people management who wants to advance their career in a dynamic retail environment that embraces innovation and continuous learning.