Bakery Manager at Vons in Plano, TX

7801 ALMA DR 75025 PLANO,TX COLLIN UNITED STATES

Position Summary

The Bakery Manager leads the Bakery Department in delivering high-quality baked goods, outstanding customer service, and strong financial results. This role oversees all aspects of production, merchandising, and team development while ensuring department standards for freshness, cleanliness, and food safety are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Oversee all bakery production, including baking, decorating, and product preparation
• Ensure consistent product quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, and shrink to maximize sales and minimize waste
• Execute merchandising plans, seasonal items, and promotional displays

Customer Experience

• Provide exceptional service and ensure a welcoming, friendly department
• Assist customers with orders, special requests, and product recommendations
• Maintain an attractive and well-stocked sales floor with visually appealing displays

Team Leadership & Development

• Hire, train, and develop bakery associates, decorators, and clerks
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Create effective schedules based on business needs and production requirements
• Foster a positive team environment focused on quality and accountability

Financial Performance

• Drive sales through product quality, variety, and effective merchandising
• Manage labor, shrink, and supply costs to meet department goals
• Monitor key metrics such as sales, margin, and production efficiency

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Maintain clean and organized prep, production, and sales areas
• Follow all company policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous bakery, food service, or retail management experience preferred
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Knowledge of bakery operations, production, and decorating techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (ovens, coolers, freezers)

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Product Quality & Freshness
• Merchandising & Production Planning
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence

About the Company

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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