Performing tasks essential to the proper functioning of the department including ordering with Simplification practices in mind, hiring & staffing, training & development, scheduling and managing payroll Delegating tasks to team members and empowering them to take on new challenges, being certain to provide timely feedback and annual performance reviews that focus on their growth and professional development Leading employees by example to provide incredible customer service… Show more Performing tasks essential to the proper functioning of the department including ordering with Simplification practices in mind, hiring & staffing, training & development, scheduling and managing payroll Delegating tasks to team members and empowering them to take on new challenges, being certain to provide timely feedback and annual performance reviews that focus on their growth and professional development Leading employees by example to provide incredible customer service, proactively approaching customers, educating them about products and answering any questions, helping them locate items and offer suggestions to complete their meals Ensuring all tasks in the department are completed including rotating products for freshness, baking off products and completing all other production steps Possessing an understanding of department trends and bakery products and using this knowledge to create production lists, being sure to oversee employees as they complete tasks to ensure items are produced with a consistent outcome that meets Wegmans standards of quality Maintaining the overall appearance of the department, ensuring product levels are sustained throughout the day and displays are properly signed and well-merchandised consistent with company standards while reflecting seasonal trends and showcasing quality Maintaining open lines of communication with team members and Bakery Manager to ensure smooth department operations Educating and ensuring team members are properly handling products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines Show less

Increased department and company profits through creative cross-merchandising and sales development by eight percent when other store departments and entire store took losses; Proven weekly sales increases over entire year to date of more than 20 percent; Lead the region in same store sales percentage compared to last year; Recognized by Regional Director for my in-depth business knowledge and for driving top line sales; Develops, manages, and maintains accurate department merchandise orders… Show more Increased department and company profits through creative cross-merchandising and sales development by eight percent when other store departments and entire store took losses; Proven weekly sales increases over entire year to date of more than 20 percent; Lead the region in same store sales percentage compared to last year; Recognized by Regional Director for my in-depth business knowledge and for driving top line sales; Develops, manages, and maintains accurate department merchandise orders and inventories; Interviews, hires, manages and develops associates to their fullest potential through leadership and training; Develops and manages associates’ work scheduling; Ensures, manages, and maintains department food safety standards; Multi-tasks all department assignments and duties. Show less

Assisted department manager with creative cross-merchandising and customer sales; Assisted department manager with new employee interviews, training, and skills development; Assisted department manager with merchandise ordering and physical inventory; Assisted department manager with maintaining food safety standards; Multi-tasked all department assignments and duties as necessary to ensure highest levels of customer care and service.

Trained new and existing store associates throughout Central Virginia district; Assisted in store grand openings and re-openings throughout Central Virginia district; Read and followed plan-o-grams to correctly produce store displays and end-caps as well as holiday and special occasion displays; Determined needs for cake business operations; Assessed needs and created merchandising plans to complete projects and assignments; Creatively designed custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, candies and… Show more Trained new and existing store associates throughout Central Virginia district; Assisted in store grand openings and re-openings throughout Central Virginia district; Read and followed plan-o-grams to correctly produce store displays and end-caps as well as holiday and special occasion displays; Determined needs for cake business operations; Assessed needs and created merchandising plans to complete projects and assignments; Creatively designed custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, candies and other desserts; Communicated with customers to determine customers’ need and desires and to fulfill customer expectation of completed orders. Show less

Instructed a class of eight students in the art of cake decorating.; Developed and implemented lesson plan; Demonstrated confectionery decorating techniques, Trained, observed, and provided feedback to students.