Deli Prepared Foods Manager

Healthy Living • South Burlington, VT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Deli/Prepared Foods Manager is the service leader for the Cafe departments (BOH, FOH, Bakeshop, Bread and Cheese) and is a key operational role responsible for successful execution of product quality and production throughout our cafe, barista, cheese, bread and bakery departments. The Deli/Prepared Foods Manager sets a positive tone for the team, creating a smooth and seamless operation of the department. This role focuses on financial success, operational efficiency, hospitality, maintenance of all equipment and facilities, product taste and quality, people management, and food safety. The Deli Prepared Foods Manager is a dynamic, energetic leader who sets the standard for both culinary excellence and guest service. They have a deep passion for fresh, healthy food, ensuring that every dish prepared meets the highest standards of taste, quality, and nutritional value. With a keen eye for detail, they ensure that the deli displays are not just well-stocked but artfully arranged, showcasing seasonal ingredients and new menu items in an inviting and enticing way. They make certain the BOH, Bakeshop, and FOH areas are kept organized and well-stocked, maintaining inventory levels and ordering supplies with precision, always keeping food safety standards in mind.

Requirements

• At least 5 years management in a food service environment
• Previous culinary experience
• Previous guest service environment experience
• Knowledge of food procurement and inventory management
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment or equivalent
• Formal food safety certifications
• Successful completion of Serv Safe Manager Program (provided in house)

Nice To Haves

• A culinary degree or certification, preferred (extensive cooking and production experience)
• Previous experience working with local, organic products and familiarity with standards regarding local, organic produces is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the BOH, Bakeshop and FOH teams, ensuring a collaborative, positive, and high-performing environment.
• Expectation of availability outside normal working hours during holiday seasons to oversee increased production.
• Train, mentor, and motivate Assistant Managers to hold staff accountable, provide feedback, deliver exceptional guest service, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards.
• Write weekly schedules, approve time off requests according to company policy.
• Ensure departments are adequately staffed during busy periods.
• Works with P&E to interview and hire staff.
• Manage inventory across all three departments.
• Ensures supplies are ordered timely, ingredients, and packaging, balancing cost control with the need for quality and freshness.
• Reduce waste by implementing effective inventory rotation, portion control, and efficient ordering practices.
• Ensure that all food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, and health codes are strictly adhered to across the Café departments.
• Conduct regular food safety training and ensure compliance with all food handling, temperature controls, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor quality control processes to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment for our staff at all times, preventing accidents and injuries.
• Track sales, expenses, and other key performance indicators to ensure departments meet financial goals, including profitability and labor cost control.
• Prepare and analyze reports related to sales, inventory, and staffing, and makes adjustments as needed to meet objectives.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for each department.

Benefits

• Generous store discount: 20% off center store items and cafe, 30% off wellness, 20% off wine, and 10% off beer
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks PTO, 3 weeks after 1 year of service
• Part-time staff accrue up to 40 hours of sick time a year
• Health Insurance, for single health benefits employee pays 25%, company pays 75%. For employee plus one or family the split is 50/50
• For full-time staff - 401(k): 100% vested from day one! Employer match: 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%.
• Well Being Program
• Premium Membership access to Insight Timer app
• Employee Assistance Program
• Celtics Tickets
• Health Spending Account
• Time off!
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree