Location : Name

Hudson

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join our team at the new Skogen's Festival Foods grocery store in Hudson, WI opening this November!

Store Location: 1616 Crest View Drive, Hudson WI

Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Bakery Assistant Manager!

Job Title:Bakery Assistant Manager FLSA Status: Hourly Reports To: Bakery Manager

Are you a skilled baker with a passion for pastry and a knack for delivering exceptional food service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can support the Bakery Department Manager in leading and inspiring a team?

If so, we invite you to join our Bakery Department as an Assistant Manager.

Our bakery is the heart of special events and everyday indulgences for our guests, offering fresh, creative, and high-quality baked goods that enhance the special moments in our guests' lives. As a Bakery Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing bakery operations, ensuring excellent service, and supporting your team.

Job Description

What You'll Do: As a Festival Foods Bakery Assistant Manager, you will:

• Leadership and Management: Assist the Bakery Department Manager in overseeing bakery operations and leading the team of bakers. Step in to lead the department in the manager’s absence.

• Training and Development: Train new bakery associates, focusing on our pastry offerings and food service standards. Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.

• Operational Excellence: Maintain department standards, manage inventory, ensure accurate pricing, and uphold high cleanliness, quality, quantity, and safety standards in all aspects of bakery operations.

• Guest Service: Deliver outstanding food service by helping guests find products, taking special orders, and addressing any concerns with professionalism and care.

• Team Support: Support your team by setting a positive example, assisting with daily tasks, and fostering a productive work environment.

• Compliance and Safety: Keep accurate food safety logs, adhere to company policies, and address any policy violations promptly.

• Collaboration: Work with the Store Director, Bakery Director, and other department managers, and bakery team associates to exceed guest expectations and ensure smooth operations.

• Administrative Duties: Manage timekeeping accuracy, communicate with HR regarding scheduling issues, and ensure regular attendance in compliance with the work schedule.

• Teamwork: Perform other duties as needed to support the team.

• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

  What We're Looking For: To excel as a Festival Foods Bakery Assistant Manager, you should have:

• Education and Experience: High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and lead a team of bakers and pastry specialists, with strong oral and written communication skills.

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of technology and computer use, with a thorough understanding of the food service industry and retail bakery operations.

• Guest Focus: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.

• Safety Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements and company policies, with the ability to recognize and address safety hazards. Willingness to obtain proper training and knowledge for equipment and procedures.

• Certification: Must have WI Certified Food Manager License (Company will cover certification cost if needed).

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The associate must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly (50% of time)

• Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment

• This position requires the associate have the ability to have full range of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock. Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time

• Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment

• The position requires the associate to lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis (30% of time)

• Proper training and knowledge of power equipment which may include: slicer, mixer, oven, knives and cutters, pallet or power jack, WAV, compactor, baler, and/or other baking equipment

• Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time)

  Work Schedule: The Bakery Assistant Manager is a full-time hourly position. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  Ready to gain experience helping lead our bakery team and enhance our guests' experiences with your expertise in baking, pastry, and food service? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.

• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.

• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.

• Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.

• Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.

• Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

Address

1616 Crest View Drive

City

Hudson

State

WI

Postal Code

54016

Location NameHudson

Address1616 Crest View Drive

CityHudson

StateWI

Postal Code54016

Requisition ID2024-44332