Bakery Manager Henderson, Porterville, CA

Bakery Manager - 900 W. Henderson, Porterville, CA 93257

Position located at 900 W. Henderson, Porterville, CA 93257 with The Save Mart Companies. Join us to apply for this role.

We are California’s largest regional, full‑service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, CA. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—serve their communities. Our 12,000 passionate associates work to bring fresh products at affordable prices, supporting local suppliers and offering in‑store, online, and curb‑side pickup services. The Save Mart Companies is part of the Jim Pattison Group.

The Bakery Department Manager ensures that customers’ needs are met and exceeded through effective day‑to‑day management of the operations and merchandising functions for the assigned department. This role oversees department product and conditions, including preparation and display areas, back room, equipment, schematics, and inventory. The Manager leads, trains, and develops associate performance to optimize department goals.

• Provide a remarkable shopping experience by demonstrating, training, and holding associates accountable for excellent customer service.
• Achieve department financials (sales, profit and loss, projections, metrics, and analysis) by implementing best practices and optimization strategies.
• Lead department staff with a focus on accountability and high business performance outcomes.
• Develop staff through annual appraisals, supervision reports, goal setting, and performance reviews.
• Implement visual merchandising and plan B, emphasizing “fresh” presentation.
• Utilize resources to improve productivity, flexibility, and efficiency of labor and the shopping experience.
• Oversee schematic implementation, stocking standards, item-to-tag integrity, and back‑room organization.
• Manage product rotation, spoils, shrink, and markdowns.
• Ensure overall cleanliness and conditions of the department.
• Maintain sign and price integrity.
• Ensure bakery products are prepared according to banner guidelines and special orders meet customer requests.
• Train staff on procedures, food preparation, packaging, safety, and departmental tools.
• Order product using inventory systems, pre‑orders, and seasonal planning.
• Analyze and manage product performance to maximize sales and profitability.
• Maintain accurate department inventory.
• Contribute to store conditions, including safety, food safety, sanitation, and asset protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, team‑building, and training skills.
• Strong customer service and suggestive selling ability.
• Strong organization, administration (including financial) and math skills.
• Knowledge of department operations and financials.
• Knowledge of bakery products and baking/decorating techniques.
• Knowledge of department food safety and hazardous materials rules/regulations.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising techniques.
• Knowledge of professional bakery equipment and tool care.
• Knowledge of applicable union contractual agreement language.

One year of college or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience.

Two years of Bakery Department experience or equivalent in a current Produce, Meat, or Center Store Department Manager role.

Available to work a variety of required retail hours.

Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Customer Focus
• Leading People
• Management Skills
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and AD&D, 401(k); tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities; vacation and personal holidays; and in‑store purchase discounts.

Hiring pay range: $29.82 – $29.82 per hour.

Reference: req
40178

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.