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Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a well-established and community-driven grocery retail company headquartered in Tyler, Texas. It operates over 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma under five unique banners: Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's. Known not only for its extensive retail presence but also for fostering a workplace culture where employees can thrive, BGC emphasizes the importance of community and personal growth in its business approach. The company offers a variety of benefits aimed at promoting employee wellness, flexibility, ownership, and educational advancement while also providing exclusive discounts and access to recreational activities on a sprawling 205-acre outdoor area. The Bakery Manager role at BGC is a leadership position that focuses on ensuring the bakery department operates smoothly, efficiently, and profitably while adhering to the company's high standards for product quality and customer service. This role requires overseeing bakery personnel, managing inventory, monitoring sales trends, and promoting both department sales and customer satisfaction. The Bakery Manager conducts hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for their team, fostering a supportive and productive work environment. They also handle the operational side of bakery production, including preparation, packaging, catering, and occasionally the delivery of baked goods. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, the Bakery Manager is responsible for ensuring quality control by inspecting baked goods for aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color, and enforcing strict food safety standards. Advanced knowledge of bakery operations, scheduling software, and inventory management systems are essential to successfully fulfill this position. Strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to motivate team members are key competencies required for managing this dynamic department. This role demands physical stamina, including standing or walking for extended periods, bending, lifting, and operating specialized bakery equipment such as commercial ovens and bread slicers. The work environment includes exposure to various temperature extremes, sharp equipment, and occasional wet conditions, all common in retail bakery settings. BGC values a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace and adheres to equal opportunity employment practices. Joining BGC as a Bakery Manager means becoming part of a company that values your contributions, offers room for career advancement, and provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal life. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in bakery management, food safety certifications, and a passion for leading teams in a customer-focused environment.

• High school diploma or GED
• two or more years of related experience
• minimum of 18 years of age
• food handler certification
• manager food safety certification
• must be 21 years or older to drive for company business
• ability to lead and motivate others
• ability to read and operate digital equipment and calibrated scales
• ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment
• ability to learn new systems, methods or processes
• ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools
• ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners
• ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
• attentive to potential hazards and able to remedy or report them promptly
• physical ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, lift up to 75 lbs
• attendance at work is required