Bakery Manager
Job Introduction: Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Bakery Manager ! Overview of Responsibilities: At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department. Manage the daily output baking, production, and display of bakery products Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manag e the bakery's budget Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement ; develop improved practices and procedures E nsure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained Responsible for correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage Execute rotation of merchandise and building of displays R esponsible for managing department inventory, in - stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit If you thrive in fast-paced environments, we want to hear from you Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process. Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings. Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager . Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns. Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed. Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels. Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members. Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive. Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed. Qualifications: To be a Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market qualified candidates must: Be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years' retail grocery experience Be dependable and reliable having the ability to work flexible schedule that changes; including night, weekends, and holidays Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers. Have good communication skills; and the ability to give and take direction participating in a team environment Be able to answer phones and take special orders Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.) Be able to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed. Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products Be able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift. This role also requires vertically transferring tray up to 5 lbs., from 7" to 64" for up to 10 hours, and vertically/horizontally transferring items up to 40 lbs., from 5" to 36
