Assistant Bakery Manager

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Position Summary The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in leading all aspects of Bakery Department operations, including customer service, production, merchandising, inventory management, food safety compliance, associate development, and financial performance. This position helps ensure the department consistently delivers high-quality bakery products, maintains exceptional presentation standards, and achieves sales and profitability goals. The Assistant Bakery Manager assumes responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager. Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales

Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture. Assist customers with bakery purchases, custom cake orders, specialty requests, and product recommendations. Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally. Support department sales growth through effective merchandising, promotional programs, sampling events, and seasonal offerings. Ensure bakery displays remain attractive, fully stocked, and sales-driven. Department Operations

Assist with daily bakery operations including production, decorating, packaging, merchandising, ordering, and inventory management. Ensure products are prepared, displayed, and maintained according to company quality standards. Monitor product freshness, quality, rotation, and code date compliance. Maintain accurate pricing, labeling, signage, and promotional execution. Support production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink and product waste. Ensure department cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness at all times. Leadership & Team Development

Assist in training, coaching, and developing Bakery Department associates. Provide leadership and direction during assigned shifts. Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional growth. Support scheduling and labor management initiatives. Assist with onboarding and training associates on bakery procedures, customer service standards, and food safety practices. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Merchandising & Product Quality

Maintain bakery displays, service cases, and tables to company merchandising standards. Execute seasonal, holiday, and promotional merchandising programs. Monitor product presentation and ensure quality expectations are consistently met. Ensure cakes, breads, pastries, donuts, and specialty products are fresh, properly displayed, and customer-ready. Identify opportunities to improve product assortment and sales performance. Financial Management

Support department sales, labor, gross profit, and shrink objectives. Assist with inventory control and expense management. Help reduce waste through proper forecasting, ordering, production planning, and rotation practices. Review department performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement. Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory accuracy initiatives. Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements. Monitor proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control procedures. Maintain clean and sanitary production, storage, and sales areas. Ensure associates follow all food safety and sanitation standards. Support compliance with company policies, procedures,