Bakery Team Leader

Parma, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.50 - $20.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job Description

Giant Eagle is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With deep roots in the communities it serves, Giant Eagle takes pride in nourishing life’s moments, both big and small. Team Members at Giant Eagle operate within a supportive and inclusive environment that values compassion, care, and respect. This culture inspires employees to grow and succeed together, with opportunities for career development and advancement built into the company’s ethos. At the heart of Giant Eagle’s success is a dedication to being a place where individuals can truly make a difference, feel they belong, and build meaningful careers. The company actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every voice is heard and every person is valued.

The Bakery Team Leader role at Giant Eagle is a vital position responsible for managing the entire bakery team and ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. The leader is the go-to person for team members and guests alike, providing expert guidance on creating custom birthday cakes and arranging attractive platters for customers’ special events. This role embodies leadership by maintaining the professional representation of the organization, promoting mutual respect and dignity within the team, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. The Bakery Team Leader coaches team members regularly with feedback aimed at identifying growth opportunities and facilitating employee success.

As a leader, this position requires a hands-on approach to managing team performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining operational standards. The Bakery Team Leader directly influences the customer experience by motivating and inspiring the team to produce high-quality bakery products that delight guests. Budget management, inventory oversight, compliance monitoring, and labor controls all fall within the leader’s responsibilities, demanding strong analytical and organizational skills. The leader also collaborates with merchandising teams to communicate promotions effectively and strategizes innovative solutions to improve business results. The position requires at least 18 years of age, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a high school diploma or equivalent is desired. Prior retail or supervisory leadership experience is important to succeed in this role.

In summary, the Bakery Team Leader role at Giant Eagle offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership in a dynamic retail environment focused on culinary excellence and team development. This role is critical to ensuring that the bakery department consistently meets its sales, quality, and operational goals while nurturing the growth and satisfaction of team members. Candidates who are passionate about food, customer service, and fostering a positive team culture will find this position rewarding and full of potential for personal and professional growth.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years of age
high school diploma or equivalent desired
retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation required
retail leadership or supervisory experience desired
demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department
ability to lift up to 50 pounds
no travel required

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
retail leadership or supervisory experience
successful performance as a Peer Trainer or other similar role
successful performance as an in-store champion such as safety, service, wellness or similar role
demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department
satisfactory performance and discipline record

Job Duties

Interview, select and train Team Members
direct the work of Team Members
appraise Team Members’ productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status
handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints
discipline Team Members
plan the work
distribute or assign the work among Team Members
provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store
manage the budget for your department or location
manage inventory for your department or location
monitor or implement compliance measures
direct, oversee, and evaluate training provided to department Team Members to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs
provide motivational leadership to an amazing team by focusing on respect and by setting an exemplary example
identify strengths and opportunities of the team and think strategically when making moves and scheduling
develop future leaders, identify Team Members who are poised to rise through the ranks and remember our people are our best asset
nurture an environment of inclusion and diversity, giving each Team Member a voice
maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work: for Team Members, for guests and for products
inspire the team and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product
set and reach aggressive sales and profit goals by making suggestions when appropriate, while also managing shrink
establish an ongoing communication plan with the team, ensuring that all Team Members are informed and prepared to put their best food forward
communicate with the merchandising team to ensure that promotions are properly communicated to Team Members and guests
make innovative plans and suggestions to improve our business
review and analyze both stores financial, LOB reports, and historical reports to improve performance in sales, profits, shrink, labor controls, and reduction
oversee period inventories for accuracy and monitor weekly fluctuations in inventory and shrink dollars