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Lowes Foods

Bench - Bakery Manager Level V  Oak Ridge NC

2 days ago by Lowes Foods
  • Salary negotiable
  • Oak Ridge, NC, US
  • Full-time
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Bench Bakery Manager Level V role supervising bakery guest service, merchandising, and daily operations, with training and the expectation to step into a Department Manager position within 30 miles. Lowes Foods is a family-owned, growing grocery retailer. Standout perks include weekly pay and strong benefits (401K, pension, medical/dental/vision, PTO, shopping discount).

Key skills
Bakery department operationsPeople supervision, training and developmentGuest serviceMerchandising and operational guideline complianceInventory and supplies managementSales, shrink and profit performanceLabor budgeting and schedulingSanitation and food safety standardsProduct preparation, ordering, receiving and stockingBasic computer skills
Salary not listed — comparable US bakery department manager roles typically pay about $45k–$65k depending on experience and store volume.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy leading a bakery team on the floor, balancing service, standards and budgets, and are ready to step into a Department Manager role when a vacancy opens nearby.
Why apply
  • Family-owned, growing company
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Weekly pay, 401K and pension

Overview:

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operation is maintained in the bakery department.

After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home. If no position is open, they will remain in their bench role until one becomes available.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the bakery department staff.

2. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.

3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.

4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.

5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.

6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.

7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure bakery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.

8. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.

9. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.

10. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

11. Performs PA announcements.

Qualifications

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.

2. Ability to work well with others.

3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.

5. Knowledge of bakery operations.

6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.

7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

8. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

9. Must be at least 18 years old.

10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

11. Ability to communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.

12. Ability to work well with computers.

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Reference: 16755_135556·Original posting
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