Assistant Bakery Manager
Tom Thumb Supermarket, Argyle, TX, United States
Overview
Position Summary
The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in directing daily bakery operations to ensure high standards of product quality, food safety, merchandising, and customer service. This role helps lead and develop bakery associates while maintaining efficient production, strong sales performance, and compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities
Operations & Production
Assist in planning and executing daily bakery production to meet sales demand and freshness standards
Ensure proper baking, finishing, labeling, rotation, and presentation of bakery products
Support ordering, receiving, inventory control, and backroom organization
Help execute merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operating procedures
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer requests and concerns promptly
Ensure bakery cases and displays are full, attractive, and customer-ready
Promote a friendly, service-focused bakery environment
Team Leadership & Training
Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of bakery associates
Assist with scheduling, assignments, and daily shift execution
Lead by example to reinforce productivity, teamwork, and accountability
Assume full department leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager’s absence
Sales & Performance
Assist with sales planning, shrink control, and labor efficiency
Monitor product quality, waste, and markdowns
Support initiatives to drive sales growth and department performance
Safety & Compliance
Ensure adherence to food safety standards, cleanliness requirements, and workplace safety practices
Promote proper equipment use and safe work behaviors
Qualifications
Previous bakery, food service, or retail leadership experience preferred
Knowledge of baking processes, production planning, and food safety practices
Strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to train, motivate, and supervise associates
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift bakery products/equipment, and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
Core Competencies
Leadership and teamwork
Quality and freshness focus
Organization and time management
Customer-first mindset
Operational execution
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Position Summary
The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in directing daily bakery operations to ensure high standards of product quality, food safety, merchandising, and customer service. This role helps lead and develop bakery associates while maintaining efficient production, strong sales performance, and compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities
Operations & Production
Assist in planning and executing daily bakery production to meet sales demand and freshness standards
Ensure proper baking, finishing, labeling, rotation, and presentation of bakery products
Support ordering, receiving, inventory control, and backroom organization
Help execute merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operating procedures
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer requests and concerns promptly
Ensure bakery cases and displays are full, attractive, and customer-ready
Promote a friendly, service-focused bakery environment
Team Leadership & Training
Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of bakery associates
Assist with scheduling, assignments, and daily shift execution
Lead by example to reinforce productivity, teamwork, and accountability
Assume full department leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager’s absence
Sales & Performance
Assist with sales planning, shrink control, and labor efficiency
Monitor product quality, waste, and markdowns
Support initiatives to drive sales growth and department performance
Safety & Compliance
Ensure adherence to food safety standards, cleanliness requirements, and workplace safety practices
Promote proper equipment use and safe work behaviors
Qualifications
Previous bakery, food service, or retail leadership experience preferred
Knowledge of baking processes, production planning, and food safety practices
Strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to train, motivate, and supervise associates
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift bakery products/equipment, and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
Core Competencies
Leadership and teamwork
Quality and freshness focus
Organization and time management
Customer-first mindset
Operational execution
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