Bakery Manager

Why Ingles

Ingles Markets has a place for everyone! Ingles began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Find your path - growth opportunities abound, and Ingles loves to promote from within!

At Ingles, we work as a team to provide our customers with a warm, hometown shopping experience - and your role is essential to making that happen. While all associates share a variety of responsibilities, our greatest pride comes from greeting customers with a smile and offering helpful service. Join a company that values leadership, safety, and customer satisfaction. Ingles is committed to your growth, offering training, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to advance your career in retail management, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity

The Bakery Manager is responsible for effective overall operation of the Bakery Department to achieve sales and profit goals established for the department.

Key Responsibilites

• Greet customers within 10 feet and answer questions promptly.
• Provide accurate product information and recommendations.
• Train staff on store procedures and operational standards.
• Prepare weekly schedules, production sheets, and supply orders.
• Manage inventory for freshness, quality, and proper stock levels.
• Address employee issues and coordinate disciplinary actions.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing displays.
• Record price changes, in-store usage, voids, and spoilage accurately.
• Decorate, package, label, and price bakery products, complete special orders.
• Operate bakery equipment (oven, proofer, mixers, slicer, fryer, scale, decorating tools).
• Verify invoices and log deliveries securely.
• Submit reports and monthly inventory on time.
• Apply pricing based on margin guidelines and profit goals.
• Follow sanitation, safety, and space management plans.
• Handle damaged or spoiled goods per policy.
• Communicate clearly within the store and organization.
• Monitor hazards and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and store rules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Previous bakery experience is required.
• Food safety knowledge is required.
• Previous team management experience is a plus.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs especially during times of high volume and/or stress.
• Must be able to read and do simple math problems. 
• Wants to be part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 401(k) with company matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave (FT only)
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave (FT only)
• Company paid life insurance (FT only)
• Scholarship program for High School Seniors