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Bakery Manager

@ Calgary Co-op

Calgary, Alberta

3+ years experience
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Overview

Calgary Co-op is hiring a Bakery Manager to run the bakery department in accordance with company policies, covering scheduling, appraisals, budgeting, financial results and team leadership. The role reports to the Centre Manager, includes a management development program with a partnered experienced manager, and offers competitive wages and extended health benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage bakery department operations per company policies and standards
  • Lead budgets, sales, margins and inventory turns
  • Coach, mentor and develop team members
  • Ensure food safety, labelling and sanitation compliance
  • Handle employee relations, performance reviews and customer complaints

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12
  • Three years of retail supervisory experience
  • Experience delivering business programs
  • Business-related education (desirable)
  • Two years of bakery retail management (desirable)

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceEmployee discount
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Employer posting date
2026-10-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience3+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyBusiness
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Employee discount, Paid training

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Our Roots Run Deep into the Heart of our Community

Full company description

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Our locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, commercial cardlocks, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer locations, and cannabis. With over 440,000 members, more than 3,600 employees, assets of $627 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op was recognized as one of Alberta's Top 70 Employers of 2020, and is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through inspired team members. Investing millions into the Calgary community each year, we are proud to support numerous not-for-profit and charitable organizations. We are also proud to support many local farmers, ranchers and producers. Calgary Co-op's roots run deep into the heart of our community. Vision To touch the lives of our community by being respected as the best, most trusted place to shop - every day. Mission Through inspired team members, we will deliver exceptional customer experiences, products and services that sustain and grow our business and communities. Value Service: Our customers'​ needs drive us to deliver exceptional shopping experiences. Caring: We are passionate about people - team members, member-owners, customers, and communities. Excellence: A winning attitude in all that we do.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 110, 151 - 86th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 3A5, CA
Business categories
  • Retail
  • Wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
  • Calgary Co-op Cannabis
  • Calgary Co-op
  • Calgary Co-Op Wine Spirits Beer
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Reported total investment
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Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Our locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, commercial cardlocks, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer locations, and cannabis. With over 440,000 members, more than 3,600 employees, assets of $627 million and annual…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePartnership
Year founded1956
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Job description

Calgary Co-op is seeking a Bakery Manager to become a member of our co-operative team. Reporting to the Centre Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operations of the Bakery department to improve customer service, program execution and company profitability. Including scheduling, appraisals, budgeting and attainment of financial results along with the overall management of image, standards, implementation and adherence to company programs, policies and procedures as well as human resources related activities

The successful candidate will be partnered with an experienced Bakery Manager who will provide the practical training and leadership skills needed for the candidate to manage the overall operations of the Bakery department. During the Management Development training program, you will learn various facets about the commodity, including, but not limited to; scheduling, appraisals, budgeting, financial information and reports, how to effectively handle various situations, as well as the overall management of image, standards, implementation and adherence to company programs, policies and procedures, and other human resources related activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Bakery Department in accordance with the company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations.
  • Provide feedback to Centre Manager/Assistant Centre Manager and Bakery Operations Director regarding recommendations for continued improvement of operation. Develop and administer action plans to achieve desired results of business plan.
  • Demonstrate and provide leadership that creates a team environment within the centre.
  • Provide leadership and direction in the development and achievement of financial results and store budget objectives in the areas of sales, margins, expenses, profits, EHP and inventory turns in relation to overall business plan.
  • Responsible to assist centres adherence to government regulations in the areas of price integrity, labeling, sanitation and food and safety.
  • Network and communicate professionally with suppliers
  • Maintain customer service standards tracking, monitoring and follow-up of customer comments and complaints in a timely efficient manner.
  • Provide leadership and direction while upholding confidentiality in the areas of employee relations, performance management, security, union contract compliance, administration of policy and procedures and WCB claims.
  • Coach, mentor and develop Team Members, including overseeing onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
  • Coordinate yearly performance work plans.
  • Performs or assists with the year-end performance reviews and development action plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Grade 12.
  • Three years’ retail supervisory experience.
  • Experience delivering business programs.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Business-related education.
  • Two years’ bakery retail management experience.
  • Experience managing business initiatives including analysis of financial results.

Benefits & Perks

Calgary Co-op has excellent opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility, personal growth, and challenge. We offer competitive wages, extended health benefits, paid vacations, 5% employee discount (cashback) on all purchases, a recognition program, social committee events and employee & family assistance plan. As well as numerous training and development programs.

About Calgary Co-op

Calgary Co-op has been proudly serving the community since 1956, when it opened its first store with local farmers and ranchers to provide fresh, farm-to-table foods. Headquartered in Calgary and owned by over 456,000 members, it’s one of North America’s largest retail co-operatives, with 3,530 employees, $757 million in assets, and $1.3 billion in annual sales. We operate food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer stores, and cannabis stores across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore. We also own Community Natural Foods, Willow Park Wines & Spirits and Beacon Pharmacy. Committed to sourcing locally whenever possible, from Calgary, Alberta, and Western Canada, the organization helps connect consumers with the producers behind their food. Calgary Co-op continues to expand its local offerings while focusing on quality and community support, earning recognition by the Canadian Grocer’s 2024 Impact Awards for our commitment to sustainability & supporting employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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