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T&T Supermarket Inc.

Assistant Bakery Department Head

T&T Supermarket Inc., Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009

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Reporting to the Bakery Department Head, the Bakery Assistant Department Head provides hands‑on support to the Bakery DH in the department’s daily operation and to ensure that it is functioning under good conditions.

T&T Supermarkets has been Canada’s favorite Asian grocery store for over 30 years and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington at the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state. We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket’s vendor base with American food suppliers.

You Will

Supervise and ensure the quality of the products; greet customers by providing good customer service with smile, friendly enthusiasm.

Provide hands‑on support and assistance to the Department Head in the following aspects:

Manage department performance and attain departmental goals.

Manage and supervise department daily operation and staff performance.

Provide coaching, on‑the‑job training, shadowing, guidance to department staff.

Supervise Bakery Service Assistants, ensure fair distribution of work and daily checklists are strictly executed.

Promote teamwork and create an inclusive working environment.

Manage and control the product inventory in freezer and cooler.

Set up and manage the product display for special events/holidays.

Familiar with products ordering, its process and execution.

Follow company’s pricing principle and partner closely with the pricing strategies of the Merchandising Department.

Conduct quality and inventory control, responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance and workplace safety of the department.

Oversee product quality, food safety, freshness and ensure FIFO is strictly practiced within the department.

Maintain and update UPC pricing, verify and ensure product labeling are properly done.

Ensure bread, cake and other pastry products are properly packaged and displayed.

Lead by example by performing all hands‑on duties required in the Bakery Department.

You Should Have / Be

Good communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred, demonstrating leadership capabilities.

Basic understanding of profit and loss management, with ability to interpret data and market information.

Good computer skills in MS Office.

Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols.

Has a keen interest and knowledge in merchandise management and implementation, including inventory control and promotional strategies.

Familiar with relevant tools and equipment, able to interpret product labels accurately.

Great organization, problem‑solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

Competitive wages.

Paid holiday leave.

Premium pay for holiday work hours.

Generous paid time off (annual vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement).

Medical, dental & vision care.

Life & AD&D insurance.

Employee assistance program.

401(k) retirement plan.

Paid training.

10% off in‑store staff purchase discount.

Subsidized staff meal.

Birthday cake.

Long‑service award.

Staff recreation activity.

Conditions apply.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Retail Groceries

Safety Statement Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our stores, food processing & production centres and warehouse & distribution are as safe as possible.

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