Bakery Manager

The Fresh Market is a specialty grocery store that is dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh food products and an extraordinary shopping experience. Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, The Fresh Market offers an array of fresh produce, bakery items, meats, seafood, and prepared foods focused on excellence and freshness. As a company, it prioritizes creating a welcoming and engaging environment for both customers and team members, striving to make everyday eating extraordinary for its guests. The Fresh Market fosters a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity, ensuring all employees feel valued and supported. The company emphasizes work-life balance through flexible scheduling options and comprehensive employee benefits, reflecting its commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction.

The Fresh Market is currently hiring a Bakery Manager to join its dynamic team. This full-time role commands a pay range of $22.08 to $27.60 per hour and is a vital leadership position within the bakery department. The Bakery Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bakery section, which includes managing team members, inventory control, pricing accuracy, merchandising, and operational processes requiring careful attention to detail. The role demands a fast-paced approach with a focus on both efficiency and quality to meet and exceed customer expectations.

The Bakery Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the department team, guiding and motivating them to deliver exceptional guest service. Key responsibilities include managing order guides and ordering deadlines to reduce product shrinkage and damage, ensuring proper receiving and stocking practices, and maintaining the department's specialty breads, pastries, and convenient meal solutions. The manager will also lead the team in handling and merchandising goods according to The Fresh Market's established standards. A significant part of the role involves coaching, training, and engaging team members using both hands-on methods and the company’s internal training platform to ensure safety, quality, and service excellence.

Success in this role requires a passion for bakery products, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. The Bakery Manager must be prepared to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, days, and evenings, to meet the needs of the business. This position offers valuable opportunities for career development within a growing, supportive company that values its employees and recognizes hard work. Additionally, The Fresh Market provides team members with numerous benefits including a 30 percent employee discount, early wage access, 401K contributions with company matching, and various wellness programs aimed at financial and personal health.

Overall, the Bakery Manager position at The Fresh Market offers a stimulating, rewarding career path for candidates passionate about bakery and retail management, with the added advantage of working within a company that actively supports employee growth and well-being, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving specialty grocery environment.