Bakery Manager-1225 East Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla, CA 95358

The Save Mart Companies is a well-established supermarket chain dedicated to delivering fresh, quality products and exceptional customer service to its community. Known for its commitment to excellence, the company operates a variety of grocery stores throughout California and Northern Nevada, placing strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, innovative retail solutions, and employee growth. Save Mart not only prioritizes the quality of its offerings but also fosters a positive workplace culture where associates are motivated, trained, and empowered to succeed. The company takes pride in its mission to provide customers an outstanding shopping experience through fresh, appealing products, including a wide variety of bakery items that delight customers daily.

The Bakery Department Manager position at The Save Mart Companies is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bakery department's operations to exceed customer expectations and drive business success. This full-time management position involves day-to-day leadership of the bakery team, with a focus on managing product quality, merchandising, inventory control, and department presentation. The manager ensures the bakery maintains strict adherence to food safety standards and company guidelines for freshness and product preparation, including special orders like custom cakes. The role also emphasizes developing and coaching department staff to advance their skills and career growth, creating a supportive and productive work environment.

In this role, the Bakery Department Manager directly leads employees, guiding them to deliver excellent customer service and maintain accountability for their performance. The manager is responsible for achieving department financial goals by analyzing sales data and implementing best practices and innovative strategies to maximize profitability and minimize waste, spoilage, and markdowns. This position requires effective use of resources to improve labor productivity and streamline operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting shopping environment. Responsibilities also include overseeing visual merchandising and stock schematics to ensure product displays are appealing and aligned with company standards.

Additionally, the manager manages inventory accuracy and ordering processes, using inventory systems to balance stock levels and meet customer demand efficiently. The role involves maintaining price and sign integrity, ensuring all products are accurately labeled and priced. The Bakery Department Manager contributes to overall store safety and sanitation standards, protecting company assets and supporting health regulations to provide customers and staff with a safe experience.

The position offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and personal holidays, as well as in-store purchase discounts. This role presents an excellent opportunity for skilled retail food service managers who are passionate about bakery operations to lead a dynamic department within a respected grocery store chain. Candidates who thrive in goal-oriented environments and possess strong leadership, operational, and customer service skills will find this position rewarding and impactful.