Bakery Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest.
• Models and ensures guest engagement and deliver Ultimate Service to every guest.
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests.
• Responsible for communication of information distribution to entire bakery department.
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation.
• Develop team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems.
• Support and execute against division concepts and programs.
• Accountable for executing against and meeting financial goals.
• Responsible for identifying areas of opportunity throughout the store and within the department.
• Responsible for safe guarding, controlling and monitoring all bakery department assets, ensuring policy 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. Teach our team members the same.
• Oversee that bakery systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly.
• Direct meetings with the bakery leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals.
• Verifies team member schedules against business needs.
• Responsible for hiring, training and performance management of team members.
• Coach and discipline team members as necessary in accordance with policy and procedures with support from Talent Management.
• Verify all books and manuals are kept updated.
• Oversee that Bakery Food Safety Procedures are adhered to.
• Approve all purchase orders and maintain adequate levels.
• Oversee inventory process and reporting.
• Perform other duties assigned by upper management.

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of three years' experience in management or equivalent.
• The Bakery Manager is required to work the scheduled work shift or as needed to meet the needs of the store guests and team members. The schedule shall consist of one late shift (i.e. until 8 pm), one early shift (i.e. starting at 6 am), and the remaining daytime shifts (i.e. starting at 8 am or 9 am).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Ability to self motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to perform all physical aspects of the position, including but not limited to bending, lifting, standing, pulling, pushing and walking.
• 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, Email).
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to receive phone calls at home.
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must attend meetings, including out-of-town, requiring overnight stays.
• Must be able to transfer to another store within the area.
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others 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.