1. Staff Management - The bakery department manager must determine the staffing needs of the bakery area and hire qualified individuals to work in the department. - In addition, the manager provides necessary employee training on store policies and procedures, develops weekly work schedules, and supervises employee work output. - Bakery managers also work to create team environments by handling employee issues and modeling appropriate behavior and performance. 2. Product Management - Bakery department managers supervise the production of bakery items, generally using the recipes and procedures established at the corporate level. In some cases, bakery managers work to develop new product offerings based on customer demands. - The manager oversees the purchasing of food supplies and might design product displays for the bakery department. - Depending on the job, managers might also handle department marketing and organize specials, sample tastings, and other events. 3. Other Management Roles - In most grocery stores, the bakery department manager works with store management to develop and maintain a department budget. - The bakery department manager is further responsible for ensuring that employees follow all food safety and employee safety protocols. - He or she may also work with other department managers to ensure that the overall store appearance and operations are up to standards.

- Proving leadership skill - Bakery knowledge and an understanding of high production bakeries. - Professional Culinary Training is not required, but highly desired - Sales Ability and willingness to support Sales Team - Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and multi-task. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all organizational levels is critical. - Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. - Basic computer skills a must.