Bakery Manager

Job Details

Description

Bakery Manager

Position Objective: To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading all aspects of the bakery team in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the top-notch product and service Cosentino customers have come to expect.

Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the Store Director.

Status: This is an exempt position.

Knowledge

The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.

Essential Knowledge

• A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.
• A food handling permit is required within the first 14 days of employment.
• Minimum of (1) year previous experience in a deli, bakery, restaurant or food service operations position.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.
  
  

Non-Essential Knowledge

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  
  

Skills

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Conduct effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the bakery team.
• Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
• Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.
• Provide direct supervision of the activities of all other members of the bakery team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.
• Address employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Human Resource team to resolve issues.
• Effectively sets and implements strategy for achieving operational excellence within the department (i.e., labor management, profit and sales analysis, etc.), as well as implement operational goals set at the corporate level.
• Clearly communicate to team members the goals that have been set for the department and their specific role in achieving those set goals.
• Create schedules that effectively manage labor costs in a way that successfully balances the customer’s need for service with the company’s need to closely monitor expenditures.
• Plan and implement a daily strategy to complete all bakery tasks, and clearly communicate this plan to all team members.
• Practice effective inventory management by counting and verifying merchandise against invoices, inspecting deliveries against for shortages, damages and quality, and utilizing cost effective ordering practices.
• Know and promote ads and specials to increase department sales and profits.
• Be knowledgeable about the items in your department so you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Ensure the department is always clean, fully stocked and creatively merchandised.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
  
  

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Promote department sales by suggesting additional products, offering samples to customers, and creating visually appealing display cases and tables.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Ensure all new employees receive orientation and ongoing training as needed.
• Practice open communication with store management team regarding any issues in the department.
• Efficiently and accurately prepare, package and label products for sale to customers.
• Quickly unload incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.
  
  

Physical Abilities

The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.

Essential Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 70 inches, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 20 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.
  
  

Non-Essential Abilities

• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.