Bakery Manager - Availability

Bakery Manager I

New Seasons Market began in 2000 as a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region's farmers, ranchers, growers and makers. Today we are part of Good Food Holdings; a collection of regional specialty grocers committed to serving our communities with the highest quality of products and great service, where our goal remains the same: to build community through good food.

Accordingly, we seek skilled team members who share the same commitments and who appreciate the fact that New Seasons Market celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the role:

Leads Bakery department and staff, including financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food safety, work safety, communication, hiring, training, and performance management. Provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment. Ensures the department provides an exceptional customer shopping experience, with the highest level of service and product knowledge. This is a management position. You are responsible for providing leadership in line with company values of equity and inclusiveness and promoting a positive and progressive work environment in alignment with our company mission, vision, values, and policies.

General Requirements:

• Engages the customer in a friendly manner by seeking opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
• Works a schedule that is informed by the needs of the business and may be subject to change seasonally or due to varying staffing needs and demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance, in accordance with attendance policy and all applicable laws.
• Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department and whole store as needed.
• Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach to problems or concerns.
• Represents company values. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers, and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company "Speak Up & Listen" culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
• Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision, and values and sustainability programs.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in completing job-related tasks, in behaviors in the workplace, and in interactions with co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Consistently utilizes the DEI lens in work tasks and when working with other teams and stakeholders.
• Builds trust and respect through dependability, organization, and follow through.
• Promotes a collaborative team environment through recognition, leading by example, and working alongside staff. Demonstrates approachability and fosters open communication. Creates an environment where staff are invested and encouraged to contribute ideas. Demonstrates a pro-active approach in resolving staff issues and conflicts. Demonstrates ability to adapt approach to different learning styles among staff.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and provides oversight to all areas of the department. Assesses, prioritizes, and delegates tasks and production.
• Ensures consistency of department conditions. Ensures all areas of department are stocked, rotated, faced, and adhere to merchandising standards and category schematics.
• Responsible for satisfactory in-stock conditions in department. Maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals.
• Responsible for addressing quality, consistency, and production issues.
• Orders bakery and pastry products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs. Maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals. Trains staff to write orders consistent with department goals and standards to ensure the highest level of product availability.
• Plans for weekly ads, events, and holidays using tools and reports.
• Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of labor, sales, and margin goals and factors that influence them. Meets labor and margin goals. Develops and executes a plan when results do not meet expectations.
• Responsible for addressing quality, consistency, and production issues.
• Maintains…