As a Bakery Team Leader at Giant Eagle, you will oversee daily bakery operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You'll lead and coach team members, coordinate production schedules, and ensure fresh, high-quality baked goods are always available. You'll maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and product labeling while managing inventory, ordering, and shrink control. In this role, you'll create attractive merchandising displays, support special orders, and deliver friendly, responsive service that reflects Giant Eagle's people-first, community-focused culture. You'll collaborate closely with store leadership, help train and develop your team, and support continuous improvement in sales, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the bakery department. Responsibilities Lead and coach bakery team members to meet sales and service goals. Plan and oversee daily bakery production and product freshness. Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards. Manage inventory, ordering, and shrink control for bakery items. Create and maintain attractive merchandising and product displays. Handle customer inquiries, special orders, and service issues. Assist with hiring, training, and performance feedback for bakery staff. Develop staff schedules to match labor plans and business needs. Monitor sales reports and KPIs to drive profitability. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bakery work area. Required Skills Bakery operations Food safety and sanitation Team leadership Staff scheduling Inventory management POS and cash handling Customer service Merchandising and display Production planning Quality control