Bakery Department Manager

Job Title:          Bakery Department Manager

Availability:     Morning, Afternoon, Evenings and Weekends

Schedule:         Full Time

Reports To:      Store Director

Festival Foods is seeking motivated leaders who are passionate about guest service (at Festival-our customers are our guests!), delivering results and who really know how to keep things fun! It is the mission of our Bakery Department to improve the breakfast, lunch and dinner tables of our guests by providing a wide variety of delicious meal options. This is a great leadership opportunity for a retail or fresh food service professional looking for career progression within a growing company!

As a Bakery Department Manager You Will:

• Manage, lead and reinforce Festival’s culture through servant leadership.
• Contribute to store sales and profitability by effectively managing all aspects of Bakery operations to include (but not limited to): labor, accurate pricing, stock levels, merchandising, and exceptional guest service.
• Develop associates by supporting professional goals and objectives.
• Safeguard our exceptional standard for department organization and sanitation.
• Additional duties as assigned!

What it takes:

• Ability to support and promote Festivals values for diversity and inclusion.
• 5+ of leadership experience (at least 2 years as manager) – grocery/retail or restaurant preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication with team, leaders and guests.
• WI Certified Food Manager License (Not certified yet? Let’s still chat!).
• Ability to solve problems collaboratively, listen generously and celebrate success!

What you can expect:

• Fast-paced work in varying temperature conditions – including coolers, kitchens, freezers and on the sales floor. 
• Flexible schedules to include morning, afternoon and evening shifts during week day, weekends.

Benefits:

Once you’re eligible, you will be enrolled in our Employee Stock Ownership Program and actually become an owner of Festival Foods! Additionally, you will be issued an Associate Discount Card day one of your employment for your in-store purchases. Also available- Dollars for Students, 401k, Merit, Holiday Pay, Fitness Reimbursements, and more!

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.