Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Bakery Department Manager, where quality, creativity, and customer service come together. At Albertsons Companies, we’re looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food, people, and performance. As a Bakery Department Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee a talented team, deliver high‑quality bakery products, and create exceptional customer experience while managing a key department that drives sales, freshness, and store success. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with room to grow and make a visible impact every day. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Bring your passion for baking, team collaboration, and service to a role where craftsmanship meets operational excellence—and where your ideas and expertise help shape the customer experience. Main responsibilities: • Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service • Foster a welcoming, customer‑focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders • Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand • Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs • Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements • Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Soft skills: • Strong customer‑service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation • Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills • Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast‑paced environment • Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills Competencies: • Bakery production and merchandising execution • Labor planning and scheduling • Sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management • Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight Knowledge: • Baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques • Food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures • Retail bakery operations and high‑volume production environments Abilities: • Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning • Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments • Travel requirements: None • Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct We also provide a variety of benefits including: • Competitive wages paid weekly • Associate discounts • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.