BAKERY MANAGER

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a well-established, community-focused grocery retailer headquartered in Tyler, Texas. Operating over 215 stores under five distinct banners—including Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—BGC serves customers across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The company prides itself on fostering a workplace environment where employees are valued, supported, and given ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. At BGC, the commitment extends beyond basic business objectives, emphasizing the creation of a vibrant community and workplace culture where individuals can thrive. This dedication is reflected in the company’s extensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage; generous paid time off; a contributory 401(k) plan; employee discounts; educational scholarships; and access to a large outdoor recreational area for wellness and relaxation.

The role of Bakery Manager at Brookshire Grocery Company is a vital leadership position within the bakery department that ensures high-quality baked goods are prepared, displayed, and sold in alignment with company standards. This position involves overseeing bakery personnel and managing department operations to maximize sales, profits, and customer satisfaction. The Bakery Manager is responsible for a broad spectrum of duties including staff hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, inventory management, and quality control. This role requires someone with advanced knowledge of bakery operations as well as scheduling and inventory systems. The Bakery Manager must demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively, ensuring a safe, clean, and customer-friendly environment. Creativity also plays an important part in this role by decorating baked goods and crafting appealing product displays that enhance sales and promotional efforts.

In this leadership role, the Bakery Manager handles the day-to-day operational responsibilities such as reviewing historical sales data and forecasting to plan inventory and labor needs efficiently. The manager is accountable for meeting financial objectives including controlling labor costs and minimizing shrinkage. Ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations and company quality standards is paramount. Physical demands include continuous standing, walking, and use of hands for handling products, along with frequent lifting of items up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. The work environment is typically inside a retail grocery store, with exposure to both hot and cold conditions as well as equipment with sharp edges.

Brookshire Grocery Company values diversity and inclusion, being an Equal Opportunity Employer that ensures hiring practices free from discrimination. The company supports a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace for all employees. If you are passionate about bakery operations and customer service and are seeking a rewarding career opportunity in a supportive environment, the Bakery Manager position at BGC offers not only job satisfaction but also opportunities for career growth and community involvement.