Bakery Asst Manager

The Bakery Assistant Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. He/She supports the Department Manager regarding all department duties such as ordering, merchandising, maintaining department conditions, and training department clerks. He/She is responsible for assisting the Manager in leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal, and profitable operations of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

- When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest

- Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance, and productivity of all department team members

- Assist with communication of information distribution to the entire department

- Responsible for maintaining a positive atmosphere, spirit, and morale within the department

- Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation

- Assist in developing team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems

- Support and execute division concepts and programs

- Contribute to executing and meeting financial goals

- Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests

- Assist with safeguarding, controlling, and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets

- Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same

- Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly

- Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals

- Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management

- Assist with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated

- Assist with coordinating inventory process and reporting

- Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising

- Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to

- Assist in proper merchandising of products by understanding and implementing schematics, merchandising of advertised items, seasonal and promotional displays, proper signing, and monitoring product flow.

- Comply with retail labeling laws, federal and state regulations, and company policies

- Assist with all bakery duties as needed, such as receiving, cleaning, freezer pulls, proofing, baking, decorating, slicing, and packaging

- Demonstrate good conflict management skills

- Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements:

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- A minimum of one year of Bakery experience preferred

- Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner

- Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision

- Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking

- Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)

- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs

- Ability to work within a freezer for up to 15 minutes

- Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)

- Ability to work at a fast pace, but efficient and controlled manner

- Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification

- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

- Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays

- Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude

- Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

This job description is intended to provide a high level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.