Bakery Department Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Bakery Manager, you will lead all aspects of the bakery department, combining your passion for fresh, high-quality products with strong leadership and customer focus. You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional in-store experience by ensuring fast, friendly, and courteous service while offering fresh bakery items that meet customer expectations every day.

In this role, you will manage daily operations, drive sales and gross margin performance, and develop a high-performing team. You will play a key role in inventory control, shrink prevention, and maintaining product quality, freshness, and presentation-while upholding company standards, food safety, and all applicable policies.

Main Responsibilities

• Foster an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, friendly, courteous service.

• Lead and manage bakery operations to achieve projected sales and gross margin objectives.

• Order, receive, check, and control inventory to ensure appropriate product quantity, quality, and freshness.

• Prevent shrink, damage, and spoilage through effective product handling, rotation, and inventory practices.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise bakery staff to ensure adequate coverage, productivity, and compliance with labor guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with company, division, and store policies; food safety and sanitation standards; and applicable laws.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bakery department at all times.

What We Are Searching For

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to manage, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented when interacting with customers and coworkers.

• Knowledge of basic math, weights, and measures.

• Ability to manage administrative responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, ordering, reporting, and inventory control.

• Sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and addressing customer concerns.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a temperature-controlled store environment.

• Frequent standing and movement throughout the department; frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.

• Ability to lift, stack, and maneuver items up to approximately 55 lbs.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.