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Position Purpose: Exemplifies and ensures strong customer service in all aspects of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Bakery Department to achieve sales and profit objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals.
- Plans, organizes and directs day-to-day operations of the Bakery Department, exercising independent judgment and discretion. Conducts daily inspections of all Bakery department sections and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with product quality, code date standards, sanitation, safety and security requirements.
- Oversees and assists with all bakery department duties such as: proofing, baking, decorating, slicing and packaging fresh bakery products.
- Implements effective promotional and seasonal displays. Prevents shrink and controls expenses. Accurately completes, maintains and monitors daily log sheet, purchase report, and sales and labor and other required paperwork and logs. Maintains records on ad item movement.
- Orders, checks, receives and controls inventory to ensure adequate product quantity, quality and freshness and maintains inventory levels according to Division directives. Stocks and rotates product. Maintains and organizes bakery department cooler and freezer. Conducts periodic inventories, processes administrative paperwork and maintains accurate department records.
- Ensures that bakery product quality, baking and decorating standards are met.
- Ensures proper merchandising of product by understanding and implementing schematics, merchandising of advertised items, proper signing procedures and monitoring product flow. Complies with retail labeling laws, federal and state regulations and Company policies.
- Follows Company policy in handling quick sale items. Complies with all federal, state and local health and food safety standards.
- Assists customers by taking and filling special orders. Makes product suggestions and engages in suggestive selling. Makes intercom announcements.
- Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of sales floor and work area, freezer and cooler, equipment, and retail cases.
- Handles customer relations. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Monitors daily log sheet, purchase report and sales and labor report.
- Attends required training and sales meetings.
- Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions.
- Supervises, motivates, directs, trains and participates in the hiring of Bakery Department personnel. Monitors associate performance and effectively recommends personnel action to store director such as hiring, firing, layoff and disciplinary action. Identifies and trains associates with high potential for advancement opportunities. Schedules personnel to ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
- Communicates sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities to department associates to ensure positive results.
- Complies with and ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
- Resolves associate complaints where appropriate and reports action taken to Store Director. Immediately reports any potential serious policy violations, for matters including but not limited to working off the clock, harassment, food safety and sanitation, discrimination etc. to the Store Director and assists in appropriate handling. Identifies and trains associates with high potential for advancement opportunities.
- Answers and responds to incoming calls appropriately. Receives and appropriately resolves customer complaints and reports to the Store Director as appropriate.
- Attends required training and sales meetings.
- Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity and in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Skills and Physical Requirements:
- Requires working knowledge of all job duties including Cake Decorator, Baker, and Sales Associate, and performs those job duties as required.
- Requires strong communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people, and the ability to maintain professional demeanor in dealing with customers and co-workers.
- Must have knowledge of product variety, bakery standards, perishability, food safety, safety and sanitation procedures and department policies and procedures.
- Operates computer software and electronic ordering devices to order and label product, plan sales, inventory and scheduling.
- Requires a good understanding of overall Company practices and Bakery Department policies and procedures. Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
- Must frequently reach, lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 40 pounds. Pushes and pulls fully loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks. Performs repetitious arm movement required to decorate, prepare and package product.
- Must stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently and occasionally climb ladders. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary. Must operate related equipment such as: oven, mixers, microwave oven, bread slicer, scales and proof boxes. Uses work aids such as knives, scrapers and decorating tools. Must use trash compactor and baler.
- Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
- Requires knowledge of basic math and weights and measures.
- Requires strong communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people and maximize productivity. Must maintain professional demeanor in dealing with customers, vendors and co-workers.
- Requires basic knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
- Must have extensive working knowledge of profit and loss statements.
- Operates computer software and electronic ordering devices to order product, plan sales, inventory and scheduling.
- Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
- Complies with and ensures compliance with Company grooming standards and dress code.
- Utilizes cleaning supplies, including chemicals, and equipment. Hands are frequently exposed to water and cleaning agents. Requires use of plastic or latex gloves.
- Occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. Scheduled hours will vary. Good attendance is required.
Work Environment:
- Working conditions consist of a temperature controlled store environment. Frequent exposure to 400° F while baking products. Frequent exposure to -20° F while handling products in freezer.
- Frequent exposure to flour dust.
- Hands are frequently exposed to water and cleaning agents. Use of plastic or latex gloves.
Safety – Sensitive Position:
Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. If you have questions regarding your ability to physically perform the listed job duties and requirements – e.g. lifting, standing, bending, etc. – please speak to your Store Director. All team members must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store.
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

Position Purpose: Exemplifies and ensures strong customer service in all aspects of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Bakery Department to achieve sales and profit objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals.
- Plans, organizes and directs day-to-day operations of the Bakery Department, exercising independent judgment and discretion. Conducts daily inspections of all Bakery department sections and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with product quality, code date standards, sanitation, safety and security requirements.
- Oversees and assists with all bakery department duties such as: proofing, baking, decorating, slicing and packaging fresh bakery products.
- Implements effective promotional and seasonal displays. Prevents shrink and controls expenses. Accurately completes, maintains and monitors daily log sheet, purchase report, and sales and labor and other required paperwork and logs. Maintains records on ad item movement.
- Orders, checks, receives and controls inventory to ensure adequate product quantity, quality and freshness and maintains inventory levels according to Division directives. Stocks and rotates product. Maintains and organizes bakery department cooler and freezer. Conducts periodic inventories, processes administrative paperwork and maintains accurate department records.
- Ensures that bakery product quality, baking and decorating standards are met.
- Ensures proper merchandising of product by understanding and implementing schematics, merchandising of advertised items, proper signing procedures and monitoring product flow. Complies with retail labeling laws, federal and state regulations and Company policies.
- Follows Company policy in handling quick sale items. Complies with all federal, state and local health and food safety standards.
- Assists customers by taking and filling special orders. Makes product suggestions and engages in suggestive selling. Makes intercom announcements.
- Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of sales floor and work area, freezer and cooler, equipment, and retail cases.
- Handles customer relations. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Monitors daily log sheet, purchase report and sales and labor report.
- Attends required training and sales meetings.
- Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions.
- Supervises, motivates, directs, trains and participates in the hiring of Bakery Department personnel. Monitors associate performance and effectively recommends personnel action to store director such as hiring, firing, layoff and disciplinary action. Identifies and trains associates with high potential for advancement opportunities. Schedules personnel to ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
- Communicates sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities to department associates to ensure positive results.
- Complies with and ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
- Resolves associate complaints where appropriate and reports action taken to Store Director. Immediately reports any potential serious policy violations, for matters including but not limited to working off the clock, harassment, food safety and sanitation, discrimination etc. to the Store Director and assists in appropriate handling. Identifies and trains associates with high potential for advancement opportunities.
- Answers and responds to incoming calls appropriately. Receives and appropriately resolves customer complaints and reports to the Store Director as appropriate.
- Attends required training and sales meetings.
- Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity and in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Skills and Physical Requirements:
- Requires working knowledge of all job duties including Cake Decorator, Baker, and Sales Associate, and performs those job duties as required.
- Requires strong communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people, and the ability to maintain professional demeanor in dealing with customers and co-workers.
- Must have knowledge of product variety, bakery standards, perishability, food safety, safety and sanitation procedures and department policies and procedures.
- Operates computer software and electronic ordering devices to order and label product, plan sales, inventory and scheduling.
- Requires a good understanding of overall Company practices and Bakery Department policies and procedures. Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
- Must frequently reach, lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 40 pounds. Pushes and pulls fully loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks. Performs repetitious arm movement required to decorate, prepare and package product.
- Must stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently and occasionally climb ladders. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary. Must operate related equipment such as: oven, mixers, microwave oven, bread slicer, scales and proof boxes. Uses work aids such as knives, scrapers and decorating tools. Must use trash compactor and baler.
- Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
- Requires knowledge of basic math and weights and measures.
- Requires strong communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people and maximize productivity. Must maintain professional demeanor in dealing with customers, vendors and co-workers.
- Requires basic knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
- Must have extensive working knowledge of profit and loss statements.
- Operates computer software and electronic ordering devices to order product, plan sales, inventory and scheduling.
- Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
- Complies with and ensures compliance with Company grooming standards and dress code.
- Utilizes cleaning supplies, including chemicals, and equipment. Hands are frequently exposed to water and cleaning agents. Requires use of plastic or latex gloves.
- Occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. Scheduled hours will vary. Good attendance is required.
Work Environment:
- Working conditions consist of a temperature controlled store environment. Frequent exposure to 400° F while baking products. Frequent exposure to -20° F while handling products in freezer.
- Frequent exposure to flour dust.
- Hands are frequently exposed to water and cleaning agents. Use of plastic or latex gloves.
Safety – Sensitive Position:
Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. If you have questions regarding your ability to physically perform the listed job duties and requirements – e.g. lifting, standing, bending, etc. – please speak to your Store Director. All team members must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store.
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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Highlight Supervisory Experience in Retail Food
Safeway's Food Service Manager roles require demonstrated team leadership in high-volume retail settings. Document specific experience managing deli, bakery, or prepared foods staff rather than general restaurant management, which reads differently to their hiring teams.
Target Stores With Active Manager Openings
Safeway operates hundreds of locations, but sponsorship decisions often originate at the regional level. Focus your applications on stores actively posting Food Service Manager roles, as those locations have already secured budget and hiring authority to move forward.
Understand How TN Applies to This Role
TN visa classification for management roles requires careful framing. If you're Canadian or Mexican, confirm with the hiring manager that the role qualifies under an eligible TN category before accepting an offer, since not all Food Service Manager positions meet the occupational criteria.
Clarify OPT Authorization Before Your Interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your USCIS Employment Authorization Document is valid and that your authorized occupation aligns with food service management. Safeway's HR teams are familiar with OPT but will verify authorization through E-Verify before your start date.
Ask About PERM Timelines During Offer Negotiations
If you're pursuing a Green Card through an EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, ask your Safeway recruiter early whether the role is being sponsored for permanent residency. PERM labor certification processing at DOL can take a year or more, so confirming intent before you sign matters.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Verified Openings
Sponsored Food Service Manager roles at Safeway aren't always labeled as such on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Safeway positions that have a confirmed sponsorship history, so you're applying where your visa situation is already understood.
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Does Safeway sponsor H-1B visas for Food Service Managers?
Yes, Safeway has a track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for Food Service Manager positions. The company files through the standard USCIS cap process, which means timing your application relative to the April lottery window matters. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to Safeway can proceed outside the cap.
How do I apply for Food Service Manager jobs at Safeway?
Applications go through Safeway's careers portal, where Food Service Manager openings are listed by region and store. Tailoring your resume to reflect high-volume retail food experience, specifically deli, bakery, or prepared foods departments, improves your chances of moving past initial screening. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings on Migrate Mate to identify locations actively hiring.
Which visa types does Safeway commonly use for Food Service Manager roles?
Safeway sponsors across several visa categories for this role, including H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN, J-1, and Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, education, and where you are in your immigration journey. H-1B and F-1 OPT are among the most common entry points for this function.
What qualifications does Safeway expect for a Food Service Manager position?
Safeway typically looks for candidates with direct supervisory experience in retail food service environments, including managing staff schedules, food safety compliance, and department-level operations. A relevant bachelor's degree in food management, hospitality, or a related field strengthens both your application and the visa petition framing, particularly for H-1B specialty occupation classification.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Food Service Manager at Safeway?
Timeline depends on visa type. F-1 OPT authorization is typically already in place, so onboarding can move quickly once E-Verify clears. H-1B sponsorship tied to the annual lottery means waiting for an October 1 start date at earliest. Green Card sponsorship through PERM involves DOL processing that can extend well beyond a year before USCIS adjudication begins.
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