Bakery Manager

• Locations 1855 12TH AVE NW, ARDMORE, OK, 73401, US
• Banner Albertsons
• Union Status Non-Union

Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Service & Guest Interaction

• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, friendly service.
• Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and food preparation recommendations.
• Answer and respond to incoming calls professionally; resolve customer complaints and escalation to the Store Director as needed.
• Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques through telephone interactions, in‑store announcements, and direct conversations with customers.

Bakery Operations & Product Preparation

• Possess full knowledge of duties performed by all department employees; oversee and assist with product preparation and display.
• Implement proper and efficient product preparation and packaging techniques.
• Maintain bakery case cleanliness, visual appeal, and appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensure proper cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of all bakery areas and equipment; maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure correct temperature maintenance during preparation, display, and storage.
• Maintain knowledge of opening and closing procedures for the bakery department.

Merchandising, Displays & Compliance

• Build bakery displays; rotate and discard outdated or spoiled product.
• Ensure work areas and department spaces remain clean and organized.
• Implement effective promotional and seasonal displays.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and compliance with code‑dating requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of company policies as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.

Leadership, Scheduling & Staff Development

• Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to bakery employees; ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
• Train employees on store policies, sales techniques, and record‑keeping procedures.
• Identify and develop high‑potential employees for advancement opportunities.
• Monitor employee productivity and evaluate overall performance.
• Initiate personnel actions, including interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure adherence to bakery standards and department requirements.

Inventory, Ordering & Shrink Control

• Prepare sales and inventory reports; participate in physical inventory every four weeks.
• Control inventory to ensure proper product quantity, quality, and freshness; maintain inventory levels per division directives.
• Stock and rotate product; organize and maintain cooler and freezer conditions.
• Control shrink and monitor cost‑effectiveness.
• Perform receiving duties, including breaking down loads, verifying orders, inspecting quality, reporting shortages, and stocking.
• Adhere to temperature guidelines, storage requirements, and proper packaging procedures.
• Process administrative paperwork and maintain accurate departmental records.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well‑being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well‑known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to…