Assistant Manager - Meat Department

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market•West Des Moines, IA

69d•$18 - $27

About The Position

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team! Fresh Thyme Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Team member discount Career growth opportunities Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different! The Coordinator team member plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations of their respective department area. Delivers exceptional customer service by managing the day to day ordering, receiving, stocking and displaying of related products to maximize profits. Maintains department cleanliness and adheres to all food safety processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent required
2-3 years of related retail experience
One year of management experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to consult with customers on all areas pertaining to their department
Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times
Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including team members in hourly positions.
Successful completion of all required certifications
Serv Safe Certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to achieve staffing needs
Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for their respective departments team, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions
Supports disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge
Attain P&L budgeted goals, achieving sales, labor and margin plans for the department
Reviews sales goals, supply costs, stock loss/shrink results and goals
Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service
Reviews Customer Survey and customer feedback from previous day or week
Prepares, packages, stocks store and display merchandise appropriately
Price change compliance
Food safety compliance
Ordering of manual ordered items
Supervises, trains and manages their Department Team in the absence of the Dept. Manager to:
Stock (including washing, bundling and trimming) rotating, and merchandise facing products according to department procedure
Ensure all inferior out of code products are not sold and removes from display
Ensure all products are accurately priced and sales prices are maintained and up to date
Provides consultation to customers when needed regarding consumer products
Execute ad set compliance including signage
Ensure the backroom is neat and organized
Meet or exceed sales floor conditions expectations in respective department
Ensures their departments team members are thoroughly trained in all aspect of their jobs and have completed all required training
Promotes a safe work environment
Reliable and consistent attendance required
Proper usage of production planner and fresh dashboard
Other daily tasks as required