Cheese & Coffee Assistant Manager (Full Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.•Lake Katrine, NY

8d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Cheese & Coffee Assistant Manager's main purpose is to promote Adams’ reputation, which is based on its quality products priced competitively. In addition, the Cheese & Coffee Assistant Manager assists the Manager in overseeing the department’s production, organization, product line, sales, and profitability through merchandising, inventory/expense control and management skills. The Assistant Manager is also responsible for the operations of the Cheese department in the cheese manager’s absence.

Requirements

Must be able to do physical work such as stocking and lifting up to 70 lbs.
Proper, clean attire must be worn.
Ability to freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, and register.
Ability to stand for long periods of time Bending & climbing.
Operation of choppers and knives for most of an 8 hour shift.
Able to communicate clearly with customers.
Able to operate a scale.
Bending to lift products and bring them to disposal.
Pushing or pulling heavy loads on u-boats.
Set a good example for other employees – friendliness, politeness, ambition, courtesy.
Strong knowledge of cheese and specialty food items.
Listen to employees and be there to help them if needed.
Able to read, spell, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.

Responsibilities

Ensure that each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging customers, maintaining outstanding standards, and general knowledge of the store’s products.
Delegate work to improve and maintain smooth and efficient store operation.
Communicate with staff and store management on a regular basis.
Set the tone and example for employee morale, and seek to improve it.
Interact with employees and assist customers in response to their concerns or complaints.
Train and develop department staff.
Be familiar with and adhere to all laws, i.e. labor, unit pricing, sanitation, safety, etc.
Be aware of safety procedures and maintain an employee and customer safe department.
Ordering products for the department.
Check all products thoroughly to ensure quality.
Write transfers for products shipped to other stores.
Cooperate with other department managers to have a smooth running store.
Maintain proper levels of stock throughout the department.
Make sure that the staff helps customers promptly & courteously.
Educate personnel about the products and how to handle and display properly.
Delegate areas of responsibility to your personnel when possible. Try to convey a feeling of satisfaction in a job well done.
Keep department clean and organized.
Always praise all of Adams’ stores to create high company morale.
Keep all areas of your department clean & organized: sales floor, counters, cases, prep area, and equipment.
Attend meetings called by upper management in manager’s absence.