Bakery Manager
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Retail
Retail & Store Manager
Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market – oversee bakery operations, manage production, and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.
OverviewDo you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? Do you thrive in a professional kitchen and are passionate about providing extraordinary customer service? Join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Bakery Manager and help our customers make healthy choices in a rapidly growing retailer.
Responsibilities- Manage daily output baking, production, and display of bakery products.
- Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery’s budget.
- Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement; develop improved practices and procedures.
- Ensure company safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity standards are maintained.
- Correctly order, receive, unload, and store bakery items.
- Execute rotation of merchandise and build displays.
- Manage inventory, in‑stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards.
- Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
- Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one‑on‑one development discussions; recommend merit increases via bi‑annual performance reviews.
- Participate in in‑store meetings and communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
- Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
- Address Team Member concerns with independent judgment; take and document corrective actions in collaboration with HR partners as needed.
- Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product and the highest level of service.
- Act as a Key Carrier for the store and/or serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.
- At least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years of retail grocery experience.
- Dependable and able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude toward team members and customers.
- Strong communication skills and ability to give and receive direction in a team environment.
- Can handle phones and take special orders.
- Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work areas.
- Operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks; accurately weigh and label products.
- Stand for up to 3 hours continuously; lift and transfer trays up to 5 lbs., and move items up to 40 lbs. over distances up to 36 ft. without mechanical assistance.
- Adhere to all safety, health, and weights‑and‑measures regulations; maintain a Food Handlers permit.
- Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
- Competitive pay.
- Sick time plan to support you and your immediate family’s health.
- Vacation accrual plan.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- 15% discount for you and one other household member on all Sprouts purchases.
- Flexible schedules.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
- Company‑paid life insurance.
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with prizes, food, and fun.
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
- Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Health Savings Account with company match.
- Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
- Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers.
- Paid holidays.
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