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Bakery Department Manager

The Markets, LLC operates 21 grocery stores in the beautiful state of Washington. We are a new company with an exciting vision for the future! We seek team members who share our passion for great food and unmatched customer service!

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General Description:

Under the direction of the Store Manager and the guidance of the Director of Perishables, the Bakery Manager has discretionary responsibility for managing, delegating and supervising all activities related to the Bakery department.  The Bakery Manager is to ensure that the department achieves pre-determined operational and financial goals.  The Bakery Manager is to ensure that customers are afforded a fresh, quality product at a fair price in a clean friendly atmosphere.  He/she is responsible for keeping the Store Manager informed on matters concerning all these activities.

Essential Functions:

The Bakery Manager is accountable for all phases of the Bakery, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the department’s primary operational and technical trainer.
• Develops and implements department operational goals and objectives; participates in the annual business planning and goal setting process.
• Controls inventory orders or supervises ordering of all bakery merchandise, maintains ample amounts and variety of products for the department.  Takes periodic inventory counts as pre-determined by company practices or the Store Manager
• Achieves economic goals for the department, including profit margin and labor costs.
• Monitors maintenance of equipment and takes action to repair.
• Ensures high standards in food handling and sanitation practices are utilized in the department.
• Prepares, groups, and displays merchandise; maintains an appropriate variety of fresh, appealing products.
• Ensures appropriate execution of company merchandising and promotional plans.
• Hires, supervises, communicates department standards, schedules, takes corrective action, directs work, evaluates, trains and develops team members in the department.
• Works in conjunction with Store Manager on hiring, evaluation and overall supervision of department personnel; schedules labor within required guidelines.
• Ensures that correct pricing policies are in place; take action to correct if not.
• Prepares and ensures accuracy of invoice transmittal to the Accounting Department
• Handles, in a positive manner, those inherent levels of stress associated with employment situations requiring management-level decisions.
• Assists customers with their special needs or requests, whether verbalized or observed.  Handles customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner on behalf of the department.
• Maintains and ensures among team members that a friendly, helpful and respectful decorum is given at all times toward customers, co-workers, vendors and all others associated with both departments.

Other Employment Responsibilities:

• Passion for great food and great service!
• Complies with laws/regulations and company policies including those regarding confidentiality, honesty, and business ethics.
• Maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, customers, and other personnel.
• Regularly checks in on the competition and identify new trends in the industries.
• Accomplishes assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner within standards established by the Store Manager and the Food Services Director.
• Considers advice and cooperates with recommendations made by the Food Services Director on actions designed to improve department operations and financial results.
• Participates in own training and professional development.
• Maintains for self and ensures that all department staff has current, valid Food Handlers Cards from the local Health Dept.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Applicants will be evaluated in terms of their experience, knowledge, and capabilities in the following and other related areas:

• Current Food Handler Card.
• Workplace First-Aid & Adult CPR Card.
• Must have a minimum of three years experience in retail bakery operation.
• At least one year experience in bakery management.
• Demonstrates interest and knowledge in food products and preparation techniques.  Product minded in maintaining department standards and quality.
• Displays a sincere desire to serve department customers by projecting a positive image, is aware of and anticipates customer needs.
• Shows enthusiasm towards co-workers by a demonstrated willingness to assist, listen to, and share information with others.  Has a desire to teach and participate in development of future leaders.
• Enjoys hands-on work and merchandising of products that the department sells.
• Possesses efficient, organized work habits.  Is consistently detail minded in the performance of day to day activities.
• Displays an open-minded willingness to consider or initiate new ideas, suggestions and change.
• Is goal oriented with the ability to accept constructive criticism in order to achieve team objectives.
• Has the ability to perform essential functions, with reasonable accommodation if needed.
• Displays a willingness to assume responsibility for own personal, professional growth and to make a professional-level commitment to the position.
• Consistent standing, stooping, bending, and lifting 50+ lbs.

Qualifications:
 Applicants will be evaluated in terms of their experience, knowledge, and capabilities in the following and other related areas:

Current Food Handler Card.

• Workplace First-Aid & Adult CPR Card.
• Must have a minimum of three years experience in retail bakery operation.
• At least one year experience in bakery management.
• Demonstrates interest and knowledge in food products and preparation techniques.  Product minded in maintaining department standards and quality.
• Displays a sincere desire to serve department customers by projecting a positive image, is aware of and anticipates customer needs.
• Shows enthusiasm towards co-workers by a demonstrated willingness to assist, listen to, and share information with others.  Has a desire to teach and participate in development of future leaders.
• Enjoys hands-on work and merchandising of products that the department sells.
• Possesses efficient, organized work habits.  Is consistently detail minded in the performance of day to day activities.
• Displays an open-minded willingness to consider or initiate new ideas, suggestions and change.
• Is goal oriented with the ability to accept constructive criticism in order to achieve team objectives.
• Has the ability to perform essential functions, with reasonable accommodation if needed.
• Displays a willingness to assume responsibility for own personal, professional growth and to make a professional-level commitment to the position.
• Consistent standing, stooping, bending, and lifting 50+ lbs.

MINIMUM AGE:  18

Benefits:

Please visit our web site at http://www.themarketsllc.com/ for more information,

and click on "Careers" tab.

To apply, mail your resume to

Attn: Beth Washburn

1323 Commercial St.

Bellingham, WA 98227 

Or to complete an application online:http://www.brownandcole.com/PageID/154/default.aspx 

Or email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] 

Or fax: (360) 714-7814 

Equal Opportunity Employer