BAKERY/DEPT LEADER

Smith's Food and Drug, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has proudly served communities for decades, primarily through its extensive network of over 140 stores spanning Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Since its merger with The Kroger Company in 1998, Smith's has become an integral part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected grocery retail companies. The Kroger Company is known for fostering inclusive workplaces and prioritizing the well-being of its employees, customers, and communities. Smith's Food and Drug follows the same core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, making it a preferred employer and community partner. The company’s vision centers around feeding the human spirit by delivering fresh, quality foods and excellent customer service, creating meaningful experiences for customers and associates alike. These values form the foundation of its culture, emphasizing growth, development, and innovation in the grocery retail space.

The Bakery Department Manager role at Smith’s Food and Drug is a dynamic position designed to lead and oversee all bakery operations within a store. This role embodies the company’s Customer 1st strategy by delivering exceptional service that creates outstanding customer experiences and fosters loyalty. The manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in the bakery department, ensuring customers consistently receive fresh, appealing, and high-quality bakery products. The role requires vigilance in monitoring and controlling quality assurance standards and achieving sales and profit goals for the bakery department.

As a key leader, the Bakery Department Manager directs, supports, and supervises all functions, duties, and activities related to bakery operations. This encompasses managing associates, including training, development, scheduling, and performance management, all while promoting teamwork and driving departmental success. The manager is entrusted with championing the company’s core values and serving as a role model for ethical conduct and professional behavior.

This full-time leadership role provides an opportunity to influence and shape the customer experience creatively and operationally within the bakery department. Smith's offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting associate well-being, including medical, dental, vision, flexible scheduling, paid time off, counseling, and financial tools among other benefits. The company also emphasizes career development, offering up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement and extensive training programs to nurture employee growth and advancement. If you are passionate about food, committed to stellar customer service, and eager to lead in a collaborative and values-driven environment, this Bakery Department Manager position offers a compelling career path within a well-established company dedicated to both its customers and employees.