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FULL_TIME
5-10

Bakery Department Manager (DFW)

1/24/2026

The Bakery Department Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Bakery department, ensuring excellent customer service and supervising a team of Partners. Key tasks include managing production, sales, and compliance with food safety standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
H-E-B is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with approximately $46 billion in revenue and 160,000+ Partners. Founded in 1905, H-E-B operates more than 435 stores in a number of formats, including H-E-B, Joe V’s Smart Shop, Central Market, Mi Tienda, and Favor. There are truly aisles and aisles of opportunity at H-E-B! From Stores, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Transportation, to Digital, Corporate and Wellness - Career opportunities at H-E-B are endless. Our company is the largest private company in Texas and one of the 15 largest privately held companies in the U.S. At H-E-B, Each & Every Person Counts. Regularly named a top employer and retailer, H-E-B's Partners (employees), who are owners in our company, are at the heart of what makes our business successful and great. With a humility rooted in our Helping Here philosophy, H-E-B's Partners serve all Texans with open arms and a smile, and demonstrate our collective commitment to take care of Texas. At H-E-B, a job is more than just a job - it's an opportunity for a rewarding career that allows you to use your unique talents and passions to innovate and make the lives of Texans better.
About the Role
Responsibilities

H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while providing superior customer service. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in your career, we welcome you to join our community where People come first.

As a Bakery Manager, you are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Bakery department, and get to know our Customers, and treat them to excellent service. You will supervise a team of Partners.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... commitment to work hard to make sure your Customers and Partners come first?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... the know-how to combine first-class customer service and merchandising / selling?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... ability to meet sales goals in a fast-paced environment, while handling multiple concurrent tasks?

We are looking for:
- certified Bakery Expert or equivalent (e.g., RBA-certified Master Baker)
- School of Retail Management (SORM) training

What is the work?
Management:
- Spends majority of time using independent judgment making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommending such decisions, including product- and department-related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding, or otherwise engaging in resolving Partner-related matters
- Trains School of Retail Management (SORM) and School of Retail Leadership (SORL) trainees
- Assists all Partners in the department with their duties; coaches / trains; and evaluates as needed
- Holds Partners accountable for following SOPs
- Prepares work schedules, orders product, controls inventory, monitors department budget and payroll

Production:
- Prepares the production plan; ensures correct quantities are produced
- Maintains correct product levels by conducting weekly reviews of production quantities
- Monitors showcase production and stales tracking
- Accountable for results of Bakery Scorecard

Sales:
- Executes merchandising programs and drives sales by producing appropriate variety and quantity of bakery products daily
- Responsible for large product assortment and sales volume
- Increases department contribution by effectively managing shrink and inventory levels
- Maintains the highest levels of customer service through personal example, SOP compliance, and accountability

Food Safety / Sanitation:
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and H-E-B policy and standards for product food safety and sanitation
- Maintains safety / sanitation of equipment and department; maintains sanitation standards throughout the work area

What is your background?
- 3+ years of leadership experience
- Certified Bakery Expert or equivalent (e.g., Retail Bakery Association-Certified Master Baker preferred)
- SORM or equivalent
- Food Safety certification
- Forklift / power jack training

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Bakery Department Manager?
- Advanced interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Analytical skills
- Organization and planning skills
- Feedback skills
- Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel), and H-E-B systems
- Ability to adapt to stressful situations with change management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks
- Ability to delegate effectively

Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced retail environment
- Stand and lift 50 pounds occasionally
- Stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, reach overhead, and side to side throughout shift
- Possess hand / finger dexterity
- Safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
- Work in a cooler environment on a regular basis, and in an extreme cold environment on an occasional basis
- Work in extreme heat from ovens and fryers
- Work extended hours and varying work schedules as dictated by the business

06-2015
Key Skills
Leadership SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganization SkillsPlanning SkillsFeedback SkillsComputer SkillsAdaptabilityDelegationFood SafetyInventory ManagementSales ManagementProduction PlanningTeam TrainingSanitation Standards
Categories
Management & LeadershipFood & BeverageRetailCustomer Service & SupportHospitality
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