(USA) Bakery Lead

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that offers a wide variety of products, including groceries, electronics, furniture, and more, designed to provide great value to its members. The company focuses on quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service, making it a preferred shopping destination for millions of members across the United States. As a subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club benefits from a vast network and resources, ensuring steady growth and opportunities for its employees.

The Bakery Department Lead at Sam's Club plays a crucial role in driving sales and managing the bakery department's operations to deliver high-quality baked goods that meet and exceed member expectations. This position involves supervising and leading a team of hourly associates, ensuring that the bakery department operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. The role requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise in bakery production, and a commitment to operational excellence.

As a Bakery Department Lead, you will be responsible for modeling bakery expertise and collaborating closely with other team leaders to uphold the club's overall performance. You will supervise your team to execute the business plan and company programs effectively, ensuring the bakery department consistently meets quality and safety standards. The position also requires you to leverage digital tools and technology to improve production, inventory management, and the overall shopping experience within the bakery section.

Your leadership extends to acting as a Talent Ambassador, where you identify training needs, develop skills within your team, and foster career growth opportunities for associates. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, managing staffing levels in line with weekly bakery volumes, and ensuring merchandise is produced and displayed correctly according to the merchandise layout plan.

At Sam's Club, the culture is built on values such as respect for the individual, integrity, customer service, and striving for excellence. You will be expected to embrace these values by fostering a culture of belonging and teamwork, acting ethically, and serving members with a customer-first mindset. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, adaptability to change, and the use of new technologies to enhance business outcomes.

Sam's Club offers competitive pay with an hourly wage range from $22.00 to $30.00, including performance-based bonuses and premiums depending on specific circumstances such as schedule and work performed. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being, including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plans, stock purchase opportunities, paid time off, and more.

This position requires at least six months of experience either in a bakery production department or supervising a team, with preferred qualifications including bakery production skills such as decorating, supervising associates, and having food handler certification. Sam's Club values a safe and drug-free workplace, enforcing strict policies to ensure employee safety and productivity.

Joining Sam's Club as a Bakery Department Lead offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work in a dynamic and supportive environment, and contribute significantly to the success of the bakery department and the overall club. Your contributions will directly impact members’ satisfaction with freshly baked products made with care and expertise, reinforcing Sam’s Club commitment to quality and excellent service.