Bakery Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a prominent retail establishment headquartered in Tyler, Texas, known for its commitment to building community and supporting its employees’ growth. Operating over 215 stores distributed across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, BGC proudly manages five unique banners, including Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's. This diverse network allows BGC to serve a wide and varied customer base with quality products and services, while also fostering a strong workplace culture centered on opportunity, support, and community involvement.

At BGC, employees are not just team members but valued partners who contribute meaningfully to the company’s success and customer satisfaction. The company offers a dynamic work environment filled with opportunities for career progression, education, and personal growth. Among its standout features are comprehensive benefits such as medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage, paid time off, 401(k) contributions, exclusive employee discounts, scholarships, and access to a large outdoor recreation area which promotes balance and wellness in life.

The position available is Bakery Manager, a critical role that involves overseeing all aspects of the bakery department to ensure that baked goods meet company standards for quality and presentation. The Bakery Manager is responsible for the performance and development of bakery staff and for driving sales and profitability within the department. This role merges leadership, creativity, and operational expertise to maintain a well-managed bakery that consistently delights customers.

In this role, the Bakery Manager handles essential management duties such as interviewing, hiring, training, and developing bakery partners. They also plan and assign work, appraise performance, manage schedules, resolve issues, and maintain a positive working atmosphere. The manager must have a data-driven approach, using sales history and promotional insights to forecast inventory needs and optimize operations while keeping in close communication with upper management on performance metrics including profit and loss, labor, and shrinkage.

Quality control is a paramount responsibility, involving rigorous food safety adherence and product inspection based on aroma, flavor, texture, and appearance standards. The Bakery Manager also participates hands-on in bakery production activities such as preparing, packaging, labeling, catering, and occasional delivery. They creatively decorate baked goods and devise merchandising displays designed to promote products and engage customers, maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting shopping environment.

This position requires advanced operational knowledge, familiarity with scheduling software, inventory management systems, and in-store ordering machines. The Bakery Manager should possess leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety vigilance is essential, as is the capacity to handle bakery equipment safely.

Brookshire Grocery Company seeks a motivated individual who is committed to excellence in bakery operations and eager to thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment. This is a career opportunity where your contributions are recognized, and your professional and personal growth are encouraged and supported.