Bakery Manager

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers. Your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Ready to Make an impact? The Bakery Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department, leading, coaching, motivating, and training staff to achieve the highest level of customer service while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies, Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives.

• People Leadership:
  Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, serve as a role model, manage direct reports (selection, orientation, training, performance management, succession planning, and compensation), and communicate operational requirements/changes.
• Customer Offering:
  Provide an engaging shopping experience that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit; deliver superior customer service, demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, and manage ordering, receiving, organizing, rotating, merchandising, and presenting products.
• Policy/Regulatory Adherence:
  Lead implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures; ensure compliance and timely, accurate documentation.
• Financial:
  Ensure department meets financial targets, maximize sales and margins, forecast sales, analyze variances, control labor costs, manage the budget, and maintain appropriate pricing, promotions, and product policies.
• Employee Engagement:
  Foster an environment of employee engagement, initiate and lead community and charitable events, and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Other Duties:
  Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs; provide feedback for continuous improvement.

• Above average communication skills (oral and written)
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports and developing and adhering to budgets

• Competitive Benefits Package including health and dental coverage, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• 10% in‑store discount at participating banners
• Learning and Development Resources
• Parental leave top‑up, Paid Vacation and Days‑off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company; these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.