Deli/Bakery Manager

Job Title: Deli/Bakery Manager Department: Deli/Bakery Reports To: Assistant Store Manager and/or Store Manager Coordinates with: Department Senior Manager Job Summary – The position is responsible for effectively planning, organizing, leading, coordinating and optimizing the materials and human resources in the assigned department. The position must manage daily operations, expenses, associate development, and customer satisfaction. The position must provide variety and high-quality products appealingly displayed to maximize the sales and profits of the department while maintaining great customer service. Job Duties

• Provide all customers with prompt, courteous and friendly service.
• Conduct performance evaluations, associate training, and development and disciplinary or coaching actions to meet department goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Ensure that all department associates are trained according to store policies and procedures to meet the standards of the department.
• Maintain knowledge of products and services.
• Plan and build the department displays for maximum sales and turnover and assist with daily tasks of the department.
• Monitor and manage administrative duties, scheduling and assigning tasks and department goals and objectives.
• Monitor and maintain communication logs, shrink logs, product logs, to do lists, Manager’s List etc.
• Oversee and follow ordering, maintenance and inventory control processes for department products and supplies.
• Monitor the receiving and unloading, quality, counts and condition of department merchandise.
• Always maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Spend ample time with your supervisor’s and Deli/Bakery staff developing recipes and furthering there training in culinary arts.
• Regularly propose and create new items for the Hot line/Salad bar/grab and go programs.

Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic Math and follow company CTO’s.
• Computer literacy required.
• Comprehension of business basics required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as store or department dictates
• Ability to display initiative, follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Organized time management skills.
• Strong management/leadership skills.
• Ability to make decisions and provide direction.
• Willingness to learn P&L reports and/CTO.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to endure hot/cold temperatures.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an Executive Chef in a busy and challenging environment or equivalent Deli/Restaurant experience.
• Ability to interview new employees and make assessments on their ability to work in the Bakery department.
• Successful 5-7 years managerial experience in the culinary industry – Restaurant, Production Kitchen, Deli/Bakery operations or related field.