Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market is a rapidly growing neighborhood grocery store chain that focuses on providing high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, and a great selection of bulk goods in a friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Founded with the vision of promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting local farmers and producers, Sprouts has established itself as a leader in the natural and organic food retail sector. Their stores emphasize a community-centric approach where customer service is as important as the quality of products they offer. Sprouts Farmers Market fosters an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture that encourages growth, empowerment, and support for all team members. The company promotes diversity and inclusiveness through Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) aimed at connecting, supporting, and advancing the professional and personal development of their employees.

The employment opportunity at Sprouts Farmers Market is for a full-time Bakery Manager. This position is designed for individuals passionate about bakery arts, specifically in preparing and baking cookies, bread, muffins, and other bakery items using tested ingredients and recipes. The Bakery Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of the bakery department to ensure high standards of product quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. This role requires leadership, organization, and a deep understanding of bakery production processes. The Bakery Manager will manage products' output, supervise staff, maintain quality consistency, track inventory, and control budgets. In addition to managing day-to-day bakery functions, the manager will evaluate department conditions and implement improved operational practices. They will ensure compliance with company standards, including safety, sanitation, food handling, and productivity.

In this role, the Bakery Manager is responsible for ordering, receiving, and storing bakery supplies correctly while managing merchandise rotation and display to maximize sales and maintain presentation standards. They oversee inventory management, pricing integrity, merchandising, and labor to meet Sprouts’ operational goals. The ideal candidate is one who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to coach, develop, and manage a team effectively. The Bakery Manager engages with team members through performance reviews, coaching sessions, and feedback, helping drive individual and team success. They will participate in store meetings, recruit and hire team members, make promotion/transfer decisions collaboratively with the Store Manager, and manage team member concerns independently and with appropriate collaboration with HR.

Additional responsibilities include creating and adjusting schedules to maximize productivity and communicating company policies, standards, and product knowledge to staff. The Bakery Manager leads a team focused on delivering exceptional product quality and customer experiences. They may also serve as a Key Carrier for the store or act as a Manager on Duty when required. This position offers a pay range of $19.50 to $29.15 per hour, with pay determined by applicable experience and qualifications. Benefits include competitive pay, sick time, vacation accrual, career growth opportunities, employee discounts, flexible schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life insurance, contests and appreciation events, and eligibility for bonuses and affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sprouts values daily compensation access through their DailyPay program, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday with no extra fees. Sitting within a company that values growth, diversity, and community impact, the Bakery Manager role presents an exciting career path for those enthusiastic about baked goods and retail management in a supportive environment.