Department Manager

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Micheal's Independent is looking for a bakery manager to lead our bakery.

Duties & Responsibilities:
As a member of Michael's Independent management team, you will conduct yourself with integrity and are commited to providing the best possible service and or products to customers, staff and clients. The responsibilities of the bakery manager include but are not limited to the following:
Actively managing the high volume production of baked goods, which includes: ordering and inventory control, food safety and quality assurance, baking operations, supporting recipe creations, etc.

Manage the workflow of all bakery production activities throughout the kitchen and review all practices, procedures, personnel, and equipment to drive continuous improvement.

Training and coaching bakery staff to ensure food quality, production speed, and health and safety practices are continuously met.

Maintain a hands-on approach to management with a strong presence working in bakery.

Maximizing production efficiencies, while maintaining high quality standards.

Driving continuous improvement efforts and implementing impactfil change.

Maintaining a pulse on industry trents and collaborating a drive food innovation.

Adhering to all company policies, procedures and practices.

Performing HR and administrative duties, including: scheduling, providing information for payroll purposes.

Maintaining a clean, organized production and storage space.

Additional duties as required.

Skillset requirements:
Passion for food
- you are a true foodie at heart

Dedication to delivering high quality, consistent products to retail stores
- 3-5 year of leadership experience managing a bakery department.

Hands on approach to leadership.

Knowladge of food production including production planning, inventory management and food safety.

Excellent organization and time management.

Competitive total compensation package. Base salary paid weekly, paid benefits and a store discount.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

**Please Note**:
**NOTE**: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.