Bakery Manager

Elk Grove, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.50 - $29.15

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

sick time plan

vacation accrual plan

opportunities for career growth

employee discount

flexible schedules

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Company paid life insurance

contests and appreciation events

bonus incentives

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

flexible spending accounts

Short-Term Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job Description

Sprouts Farmers Market is a rapidly growing grocery retailer known for its dedication to providing fresh, high-quality products in a friendly and vibrant farmer's market environment. The company emphasizes healthy living and offers an impressive selection of natural groceries, fresh produce, wholesome meats, and bulk goods, all aimed at helping people make better food choices. With a strong focus on customer service and community connection, Sprouts is an ideal place for individuals passionate about food and wellness to build a rewarding career. Sprouts operates with a commitment to inclusivity, respect, and care in its workplace culture, supported by Team Member Resource Groups that foster diversity and personal growth among employees. The organization is committed to supporting its workforce with competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and development opportunities aligned with career advancement.

The Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market is a pivotal role responsible for managing the Bakery Department's overall performance. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.50 to $29.15, reflecting the applicant's experience and qualifications. The Bakery Manager leads the department in producing a diverse variety of baked goods including cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredient recipes that ensure quality and consistency. Key responsibilities include overseeing the daily baking output, production, and display, tracking inventory, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining merchandising excellence.

This leadership role also involves evaluating department operations to identify strengths and areas for improvement, implementing improved practices, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and managing product rotation and presentation to maximize sales and gross profit. The Bakery Manager is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing team members through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews with a focus on building a collaborative team environment. This manager also handles scheduling, staffing levels, and acts as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as required, demonstrating independent judgment to resolve team issues and maintain operational excellence.

Working at Sprouts requires a passion for healthful foods, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail setting. The company offers a vibrant, supportive culture where Bakery Managers can grow their leadership skills and contribute to making Sprouts the best local grocery experience. With comprehensive benefits like competitive pay, sick leave, vacation accrual, discounts, flexible scheduling, and retirement plans, this opportunity stands out for those seeking a meaningful career in grocery retail management focused on quality, service, and community values.

Job Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of 2 years retail grocery experience
Be dependable and reliable
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
Exhibit outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude
Possess good communication skills
Ability to answer phones and take special orders
Perform cleaning and sanitizing of work areas
Able to operate bakery equipment such as knives, scales, and pallet jacks
Ability to stand for up to 3 hours continuously
Capable of transferring trays and items weighing up to 40 lbs without mechanical assistance
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
Maintain a Food Handlers permit
Understand and utilize personnel and financial reports

Job Qualifications

Be at least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of 2 years retail grocery experience
Demonstrate outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude towards team members and customers
Possess good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction in a team environment
Be able to answer phones and take special orders
Perform general housekeeping duties, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas
Ability to operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
Knowledge of scales and weight measures for accurate weighing and labeling
Understanding of personnel, margin, and sales reports as well as financial goals

Job Duties

Manage the daily output baking, production, and display of bakery products
Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery's budget
Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement
Develop improved practices and procedures
Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
Responsible for correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage
Execute rotation of merchandise and building of displays
Manage department inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards
Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit
Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions
Make recommendations on merit increases by completing bi-annual performance reviews
Attend and participate in-store meetings regularly
Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions with the Store Manager
Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns
Take and document corrective actions including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members
Lead a team to deliver high-quality products and excellent customer service
Serve as Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed