Bakery Manager

About the role

The Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market is responsible for overseeing the bakery department, ensuring product quality, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily baking, production, and display of bakery products
• Evaluate department conditions and operations to identify areas for improvement
• Ensure adherence to safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity standards
• Execute rotation of merchandise and building of displays
• Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and development discussions
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager
• Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns and take corrective actions when needed
• Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience for customers
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years' retail grocery experience
• Dependable and reliable with the ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Outgoing and friendly behavior, with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers
• Good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction in a team environment
• Able to answer phones and take special orders
• Able to perform general housekeeping tasks in the department, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas
• Able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, lift up to 5 lbs., and move items up to 40 lbs. for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance
• Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Career growth opportunities
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year
• Full-time employees may qualify for additional benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Eligibility Requirements

• May apply for the following benefits based on eligibility criteria
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Why Sprouts?

• Growing company with a focus on customer service and fresh, farm-fresh produce
• Fun, friendly, and old-fashioned farmer’s market setting
• Opportunities for career growth and empowerment
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture
• Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) provide spaces for connection, support, and growth