Bakery Manager - Assistant

Albertsons Companies is a renowned leadership entity in the retail food and drug industry across the United States. Established with a rich legacy and a commitment to innovation, Albertsons operates over 2,200 stores along with 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants scattered over 34 states including the District of Columbia. With well-known and trusted banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, and many others, the company champions a vision anchored in national strength while celebrating deep local roots. Albertsons strives to provide customers with an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring shopping experience whether they visit the physical stores or engage through digital platforms. The company's culture revolves around inclusiveness and equal access to opportunities for all employees, fostering an innovative and supportive environment that encourages bringing your best self to the table.

The role of Bakery Assistant Manager at Albertsons is a dynamic and critical position entrusted with assisting in the successful implementation of the Division Bakery Merchandising programs. This role encompasses the pricing, displaying, ordering, and inventory control integral to bakery operations. The candidate will be responsible for the bakery department's overall presentation, cleanliness, and profitability, ensuring a superior customer service model is consistently delivered. This position requires a leader who serves as a positive role model, mentoring bakery employees and contributing to a motivated team environment. Among the key responsibilities are assisting the Bakery Manager in supervising staff including responsibilities like scheduling, training, and duty assignments, as well as ensuring all merchandising programs are properly implemented and standards of department presentation and operation—such as cleanliness, sanitation, inventory control, product rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signage, and seasonal decorations—are met. The Bakery Assistant Manager ensures product quality remains high and variety standards are adhered to, additionally sharing responsibility for ordering and inventory control in alignment with division goals.

This role further includes managing production, sales, baking, cake decorating, and the department’s profitability while fulfilling compliance and paperwork requirements as set by the division. Albertsons compensates its associates competitively with starting wages not less than the local minimum wage, and compensation may vary based on experience, location, and qualifications. Eligible employees may benefit from comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, sick pay, paid time off, vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay, retirement plans, and potential quarterly bonuses. Overall, this position offers excellent opportunities for growth within a leading food retailer that values dedication, innovation, and teamwork.