Job Description Attention! Calling all Artisan Bakers. Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients from scratch? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people and providing an exceptional shopping experience in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Central Market. As a CM Bakery Manager, responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Bakery department, and get to know our Customers, and treat them to excellent service. Supervises a team of Partners. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Management Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engaging in resolving Partner-related matters Responsible for interviews, performance reviews and Partner feedback, and training and developing Partners as well as writing department schedules Provides superior customer service and develops and leads a team to provide customer service at the highest level in all areas Sales Responsible for selling products for promotional and special events throughout the store Accountable for merchandising department to maximize sales, ensuring appropriate abundance and effective presentation through signage and art display and effective promotion of services and products Ensures product delivered to customers is of optimum quality and presentation and in-stock conditions are maintained Maintains multiple vendor relationships Works with other department managers to effectively deliver results Maintains a high degree of product knowledge Ensures that all government and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration and sanitation are met Works to achieve set department budget that contributes to the stores long range goals Monitors and manages product assortment, shrink, labor, and wrap expenses to meet budget goals Ensures appropriate planning to meet weekly and long-term budget goals Conducts weekly forecasting and production planning for product assortment Oversees product ordering and inventory controls Generate new sales and maintain current client relationship Qualifications & Key Requirements Leads team of Bakery Partners. Scratch Production experience is preferred Additional Requirements: Proven experience in Bakery Operations management Experience managing teams of at least 10 bakers and experience training new bakers to achieve proficiency Love of all things Bakery, a passion for food and a passion for selling Successful completion of Central Market University Proficiency on computer systems Proven interpersonal and communication skills including ability to develop and deliver recommendations Ability to handle stressful situations Analytical skills Ability to plan, organize and prioritize Proven ability to develop teams including delegating tasks Basic financial acumen and knowledge of financial terms like Sales/GP% and their application to department goals Must be able to work flexible shifts Benefits/Total Rewards Overview H-E-B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Partners. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At H-E-B, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our goals. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. H-E-B is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know when you submit your application.