Bakery Manager

The Fresh Market is a specialty grocery retailer committed to making everyday eating extraordinary for its guests. Founded with a passion for fresh food and unparalleled customer service, The Fresh Market offers a unique shopping experience by providing high-quality, carefully selected products ranging from fresh produce, artisan breads, specialty cheeses, and gourmet desserts to everyday essentials. The company emphasizes freshness, quality, and sustainability while creating an inviting shopping environment that encourages customers to explore and enjoy distinctive culinary products. With its dedication to guest satisfaction and innovative retail strategies, The Fresh Market continually strives to meet the evolving needs of food enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers alike. The Fresh Market operates multiple locations across the United States, each staffed by knowledgeable and friendly team members who share the company’s commitment to excellence and superior customer service.

About the Role: The Fresh Market is currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Bakery Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of the bakery department. This full-time position requires a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for directing team members, managing department inventory, maintaining pricing integrity, and ensuring all operational processes are executed with exceptional attention to detail. The Bakery Manager plays a pivotal role in creating a vibrant and efficient bakery environment that consistently delivers outstanding products and customer experiences. This role demands a passion for excellence, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced setting with efficiency and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include greeting guests and assisting them proactively, making product recommendations, handling bakery specialty items such as breads and pastries, managing order guides, reducing shrink and damage, and ensuring proper stocking and merchandising according to The Fresh Market’s standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of management experience in grocery retail, restaurant, baking, or culinary fields and should possess strong knowledge of merchandising planograms, layouts, and department schematics. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the ability to train and motivate team members both on-the-job and through an internal training platform are essential components of the role. The position also offers a variety of benefits such as a 30% team member discount, early access to earned wages, 401K contributions with company match, a financial wellness program, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as discounts on pet insurance, daycare, and event tickets. The Fresh Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and varying shifts to meet business needs.