BAKERY MANAGER

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall operation and results of the Bakery Department. This responsibility includes implementation of all company policies, budgets, and operating procedures within his/her sphere of authority.

Your department is a creative, exciting, and profitable extension of the total store. Your talents, abilities, and expertise will create an atmosphere of excitement and customer confidence.

Essential Job Duties:

• Exhibit and develop maximum customer and vendor relations through a friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
• Maintain good working relationships with other department managers with the objective of improved sales storewide.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the Bakery Department.
• Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
• Know and have the ability to do a master production sheet.
• Aid in the development and growth of all department personnel by insuring regular implementation of company training, evaluation, and counseling procedures.
• Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of bakery production. This will include mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing.
• Plan aggressive merchandising programs for increased sales. Assist management with cross merchandising ideas with other departments.
• Maintain effective control of department labor and inventory in line with established budgets and guidelines.
• Maintain effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
• Responsible for gross profit, merchandising, preparing, and displaying product within the set standards and guidelines.
• Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Bakery Department. Also, maintain an awareness and concern for the company's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound, honest judgment.
• Associate performance evaluations must be done effectively and on a timely basis.
• With the Store Manager, develop and coordinate associate work schedules within the department to insure maximum customer service, productivity, and efficiency.
• Instructor assist in the receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of all bakery products.
• Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the store and within the bakery operation.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.
• Must be familiar with store layout, location of safety and emergency equipment.
• Comply with all company policies, programs, and directives as specified in associate handbook.
• Comply with all company safety and accident prevention policies, reporting all accidents to the assistant or Store Manager.
• In accordance with company policy, maintain associates appearance and dress code, including uniform and identification. Instill in associates the importance of cleanliness, both in themselves and of equipment and surroundings.
• Attend store and company meetings. Provide professional example for other store associates to follow.
• Participate in weekly Department Managers Meetings offering input.

Housekeeping/Maintenance:

• Maintain proper housekeeping and maintenance of assigned areas to maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
• Maintain all department equipment in good working order and recommend repair of equipment when deemed necessary.