BAKERY/ASST DEPT LEADER - Apply Today!

King Soopers, based in Colorado and merged with The Kroger Company in 1983, is a leading supermarket chain proudly serving customers across over 115 stores in Colorado and Wyoming. As a part of the Kroger family of companies, King Soopers is committed to bringing together diverse teams passionate about food and customer service, all unified by the common purpose to Feed the Human Spirit. With a rich history of innovation and dedication, King Soopers continuously strives to create exceptional shopping experiences for its customers, foster engaging community relationships, and nurture a positive and dynamic work environment where every employee’s contributions are valued. At King Soopers, people matter, and the company is dedicated to providing its associates with the support, resources, and opportunities necessary for personal and professional growth. By offering an inclusive culture grounded in respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, King Soopers ensures its team members thrive as essential parts of the community and the company’s continued success. The Bakery Department Manager role at King Soopers offers a unique opportunity to lead within a fast-paced, customer-centric environment. This position focuses on creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. As the Bakery Department Manager, you will oversee all functions, duties, and activities within the bakery department, ensuring that sales and profit goals are achieved while controlling all established quality assurance standards. This role embodies King Soopers’ core values, emphasizing respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety in every aspect of the work. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for driving team performance by cultivating an engaging workplace that supports and rewards hardworking associates. King Soopers invests heavily in its people, offering a comprehensive benefits package that promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Associates enjoy access to competitive health care benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, 401(k) plans, life insurance, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and extensive development opportunities. The company encourages a culture of learning and advancement, providing robust internal training programs and pathways for career growth. Joining King Soopers means becoming part of a family that values each individual’s contribution and provides the ingredients needed to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work, this role offers a chance to grow within a leading retailer focused on food, community, and caring for its people. King Soopers' commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in its Framework for Action plans, further emphasizing its role as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. This Bakery Department Manager role is more than managing a department; it’s about inspiring a team, delivering quality products, and making a tangible difference in the community and the lives of customers and associates alike.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in retail or bakery department leadership
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform department duties
• Willingness to uphold company core values