Key Responsibilities:* When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest* Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance, and productivity of all department team members* Assist with communication of information distribution to the entire department* Responsible for maintaining a positive atmosphere, spirit, and morale within the department* Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation* Assist in developing team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems* Support and execute division concepts and programs* Contribute to executing and meeting financial goals* Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests* Assist with safeguarding, controlling, and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets* Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same* Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly* Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals* Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management* Assist with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated* Assist with coordinating inventory process and reporting* Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising* Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to* Assist in proper merchandising of products by understanding and implementing schematics, merchandising of advertised items, seasonal and promotional displays, proper signing, and monitoring product flow.* Comply with retail labeling laws, federal and state regulations, and company policies* Assist with all bakery duties as needed, such as receiving, cleaning, freezer pulls, proofing, baking, decorating, slicing, and packaging* Demonstrate good conflict management skills* Performs other duties as requested or required by upper managementKey Requirements:* Must be 18 years of age or older* High School Diploma or equivalent* A minimum of one year of Bakery experience preferred* Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner* Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision* Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking* Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)* Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.