Bakery Manager-Montclair, NJ

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 

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