Assistant Bakery Manager FT
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Lexington, SC, 29072
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Overview
To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Bakery Department Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs and departmental operation are maintained in the bakery department. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from bakery department staff.
2. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the bakery department.
3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure bakery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
8. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
9. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
10. Perform PA announcements.
11. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Friendly, outgoing personality.
2. Ability to work well with others.
3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
5. Knowledge of bakery operations.
6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.
7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
8. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
9. Must be at least 18 years old.
10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
11. Ability to effectively communicate with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.
12. Ability to work well with computers.
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Frequently asked questions
Thriving as an Assistant Bakery Manager at Lowes Foods demands strong team coordination, clear communication, and problem-solving abilities. Managing schedules, training staff, and maintaining product quality all require decisive leadership to ensure smooth bakery operations and excellent customer experiences in Lexington’s competitive retail environment.
Unlike entry-level roles, a Bakery Ft involves supervising staff, overseeing inventory, and ensuring merchandising standards are met. This position blends hands-on bakery tasks with managerial duties, focusing on operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, making it a pivotal bridge between bakery associates and department managers.
Starting as an Assistant Bakery Manager FT can open doors to higher leadership roles such as Bakery Department Manager or Operations Manager. Gaining expertise in budgeting, staff development, and merchandising at Lowes Foods can accelerate advancement within retail bakery management or even regional supervisory positions.
Lexington’s bakery management roles are moderately competitive due to a blend of local grocery chains and independent bakeries. Candidates with strong supervisory experience and customer service skills, like those sought by Lowes Foods, often have an edge in securing these positions amid steady regional demand.
While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, South Carolina employers, including Lowes Foods, value food safety training such as ServSafe. Additionally, leadership development programs and hands-on bakery operations knowledge significantly enhance candidacy for assistant manager roles in the region.
Lowes Foods emphasizes continuous learning through tailored orientation and ongoing feedback, designed to build bakery management skills. This ensures Assistant Bakery Managers get practical experience in leadership, merchandising, and customer engagement, fostering career growth within their bakery departments.
Assistant Bakery Managers in Lexington, SC, can anticipate earning around $35,000 to $42,000 annually, depending on experience. Lowes Foods tends to offer competitive pay aligned with local market rates for bakery supervisory roles, coupled with potential benefits that enhance overall compensation.
This role uniquely combines managing bakery staff and ensuring product quality with operational tasks such as inventory control and merchandising compliance. At Lowes Foods, Assistant Bakery Managers also handle scheduling and guest service, stepping in as acting department managers when needed.