Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Bakery Department Manager, where quality, creativity, and customer service come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we’re looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food, people, and performance. As a Bakery Department Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee a talented team, deliver high‑quality bakery products, and create exceptional customer experience while managing a key department that drives sales, freshness, and store success. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with room to grow and make a visible impact every day.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Bring your passion for baking, team collaboration, and service to a role where craftsmanship meets operational excellence—and where your ideas and expertise help shape the customer experience.
Main responsibilities:
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Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service
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Foster a welcoming, customer‑focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders
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Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand
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Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs
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Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink
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Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
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Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:
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Strong customer‑service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation
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Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills
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Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast‑paced environment
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Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills
Competencies:
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Bakery production and merchandising execution
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Labor planning and scheduling
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Sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management
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Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight
Knowledge:
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Baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques
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Food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures
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Retail bakery operations and high‑volume production environments
Abilities:
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Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning
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Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments
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Travel requirements: None
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Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
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Competitive wages paid weekly
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Associate discounts
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Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
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Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
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Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
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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.