The Save Mart Companies
Bakery Manager - Food Maxx - 3002 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
The Save Mart Companies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Bakery Manager - Food Maxx - 3002 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
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Bakery Manager - Food Maxx - 3002 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
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The Save Mart Companies
Overview The 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.
About The Save Mart Companies The Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.
With deep roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we’ve made in the neighborhoods we’ve served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities. We offer a competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
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
Develops department staff (annual appraisal discussion, supervision reports, annual goals/performance review, quarterly progress review, employee surveys, etc.)
Implements department’s visual merchandising and plan providing innovative solutions, emphasizing “fresh”
Effectively utilizes resources to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiencies of labor, and quality of shopping experience
Oversees schematic implementation, stocking standards, item to tag integrity, back room organization
Manages product rotation, spoils, shrink, and markdowns
Ensures department’s overall cleanliness/conditions
Manages sign and price integrity
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
Orders product (utilizes order/inventory system, pre-orders, promotion/seasonal planning)
Analyzes and manages product performance to maximize sales and profitability
Manages the accuracy of department inventory
Contributes to overall store conditions (store safety, food safety, sanitation, hazardous waste, protection of company assets) ensuring a safe working and shopping experience
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
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
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.
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Bakery Manager - Food Maxx - 3002 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
role at
The Save Mart Companies
Overview The 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.
About The Save Mart Companies The Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.
With deep roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we’ve made in the neighborhoods we’ve served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities. We offer a competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
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
Develops department staff (annual appraisal discussion, supervision reports, annual goals/performance review, quarterly progress review, employee surveys, etc.)
Implements department’s visual merchandising and plan providing innovative solutions, emphasizing “fresh”
Effectively utilizes resources to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiencies of labor, and quality of shopping experience
Oversees schematic implementation, stocking standards, item to tag integrity, back room organization
Manages product rotation, spoils, shrink, and markdowns
Ensures department’s overall cleanliness/conditions
Manages sign and price integrity
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
Orders product (utilizes order/inventory system, pre-orders, promotion/seasonal planning)
Analyzes and manages product performance to maximize sales and profitability
Manages the accuracy of department inventory
Contributes to overall store conditions (store safety, food safety, sanitation, hazardous waste, protection of company assets) ensuring a safe working and shopping experience
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
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
Follow Us
The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.
#J-18808-Ljbffr