Bakery Manager

SUMMARY OF JOB:
Provides leadership in Bakery Department by directing and managing all associates activities, including their in store training, orders all products and supplies for the bakery, schedules and disciplines associates, determines production amounts, and implements merchandising initiatives to grow the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervises all associates in Bakery Department.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages department inventories, orders products and supplies.
• Schedules all bakery associates.
• Develops and implements merchandising plans. Keeps abreast of all weekly advertised and in store specials to insure correct pricing and proper production amounts.
• Inspects and checks product and supplies upon delivery. Enforces and follows department practices regarding receiving, dating and restocking to ensure product rotation. Monitors product quality and freshness.
• Oversees the baking and general production of the department. Maintains budgeted percentages related to sales, labor controls and shrink control.
• Maintains effective housekeeping program. Ensures compliance with all company policies related to the safety of associates, cleanliness and sanitation. Maintains and ensures compliance with local, state and government weights and measures and health department regulations.
• Greets and takes orders from customers while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude, portrays a positive customer service image with all bakery associates.
• Also performs duties of staff as required, insuring that all positions in bakery are covered on a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:
Technical skills needed in the bakery industry. Good leadership skills with friendly, outgoing attitude, strong verbal skills for dealing with customers and associates. 


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Lifting and carrying over 60lbs.
• Operating equipment (baler, power jack).
• Bending, reaching and grasping.
• Standing for extended periods and walking.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Medical Insurance Plans
• 401K
• Prescription Drug Coverage