Evening Assistant Produce/Store Manager
About The Position
Wilson Farm is a farm-fresh retail business that has operated at its present location since 1884. It offers bakery and grocery selections, locally grown produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants, and customer service from a courteous staff. The Evening Produce / Store Assistant Manager supports the Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager during the day and serves as the Store Closing Manager across all departments in the evening. The role is considered “#3 in command” of the Produce Department and helps ensure smooth operations, staff coordination, and a safe, clean, customer-ready store at closing. The position pays $24–$29 per hour based on experience. This is a full-time, in-person position at Wilson Farm’s Lexington location, working a 10 a.m.-to-close shift for 50 or more hours per week. The schedule includes a mix of weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Holiday periods may require additional hours and scheduling flexibility to meet business needs.
Requirements
- Strong leadership or supervisory experience, particularly in evening or closing roles.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced setting.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Comfort with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on one's feet for extended periods, indoors and outdoors.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in produce, retail, grocery, or a farmstand environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager with daily department operations.
- Support inventory rotation, merchandising, stocking, and product presentation.
- Monitor product quality and assist with trimming, culling, and restocking as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in work and sales areas, leading by example.
- Provide guidance to produce staff, answer questions, and help train new team members.
- Communicate inventory needs and customer feedback to management.
- Oversee all departments during evening hours, specifically from 4 p.m. until closing, typically between 7 and 8 p.m.
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for staff questions, customer service issues, and incident response.
- Ensure evening stocking, cleaning, and closing-checklist tasks are completed.
- Delegate responsibilities as needed to prepare the store for the next business day.
- Lock up and secure all areas at the end of the shift according to store procedures.
- Communicate shift updates and issues to store leadership through closing reports or hand-off notes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
