Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

As the Assistant Bakery Manager, you’ll support daily bakery operations, ensure policy compliance, and help create a friendly, consistent, and high‑quality customer experience. You’ll assist with production goals, inventory, merchandising, and stocking, while serving as a positive role model for your team. Bring your enthusiasm for baking and customer service to a fast‑paced, supportive environment!

Main responsibilities:

• Support daily bakery operations and maintain strong customer service.

  • Supervise Bakers, Cake Decorators, and Clerks; provide training and feedback.

  • Assist in meeting sales, labor, shrink, production, and inventory goals.

  • Ensure product quality, merchandising standards, accurate pricing, and freshness.

  • Order products, receive deliveries, and manage inventory levels.

  • Lead the department when the Bakery Manager is absent.

  • Use store systems and ensure compliance with company and safety policies.

  • Support safety initiatives and assist with audits.

  • Address customer concerns professionally and promptly.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Soft skills:

• Friendly, responsive, customer‑focused attitude.

• Strong communication and team‑motivation skills.

• Calm, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented under pressure.

• Professional, respectful, and collaborative.

• Competencies:

• Leadership and supervisory skills.

• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Understanding of retail and bakery operations.

• Knowledge:

• Food safety standards and bakery department procedures.

• Basic bakery product knowledge and production processes.

• Inventory, ordering, merchandising, and shrink control.

• Abilities:

• Supervise 2–30 associates and support daily workflow.

• Schedule, assign, and review work tasks.

• Identify and correct unsafe conditions.

• Perform stocking, rotation, and bakery tasks as needed.

• Educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Travel requirements: Occasional travel for training or development

• Other requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to work in warm bakery areas, cold coolers/freezers, and perform repetitive tasks.

• Must follow food safety practices and wear required protective equipment.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

  • Associate discounts

  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit my

ACI Benefits:

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

Pay transparency language (if applicable)

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on the length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits pension and/or 401(k) eligibility. This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

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