The Save Mart Companies is Hiring a Bakery Manager - 1337 Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Near Los Banos, CA
About UsThe Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County. The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles). Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services). We Are Currently Recruiting For The Position OfBakery Manager - 1337 Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635The Bakery Department Manager ensures that our customers’ needs are met and exceeded through effective day-to-day management of the operations and merchandising functions for the assigned department. This position oversees department product and conditions to include, preparation and display areas, back room, equipment, schematics, and inventory. The Bakery Department Manager provides leadership and direction to Department associates to promote a culture reflective of The Save Mart Companies mission statement and winning behaviors. This position trains and develops employees to enable their success and ability to advance in their careers. The Manager manages performance and productivity to optimize department performance goals. Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Provides customers with a remarkable shopping experience by demonstrating, training, and holding store associates accountable for excellent customer service
Achieves department financials (sales, profit and loss, projections, metrics, and analysis) by identifying, defining, and implementing best department practices and optimization strategies utilizing innovative solutions
Directly leads department staff with focus on accountability and achieving high level of business performance outcomes for department
Manages department to ensure bakery products are prepared according to banner guidelines and special orders are prepared as requested by customers (e.g., special occasion cakes)
Trains department staff on department procedures, to include food preparation and packaging, hands-on safety, food safety, department planning tools
Analyzes and manages to product performance to maximize sales and profitability
Manages the accuracy of department inventory
Contributes to overall store conditions (to include store safety, food safety, sanitation, hazardous waste, protection of company assets, etc.) ensuring a safe working and shopping experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership/team building and training skills
Excellent customer service skills and suggestive selling ability
Strong organization, administration (to include department financial) and math skills
Knowledge of:
Department operations and financials
Bakery products
Department food safety and hazardous materials rules/regulations
Baking and decorating techniques
Visual merchandising techniques
Use and care of professional bakery equipment and tools
Applicable union contractual agreement language
Education: One year of college (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience) Experience: Two years Bakery Department experience – or - in current Produce, Meat, or Center Store Department Manager role Other: Available to work a variety of required retail hours Physical: Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis. Requires lifting up to 40 lbs. Competencies
Customer Focus
Leading People
Management Skills
Personal/Interpersonal Skills
Reference: req36260 Follow UsInstagram: @savemartFacebook: Save MartYouTube: @savemartsupermarketsLinkedIn: The Save Mart CompaniesThe Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.