Floral - Manager

Good Food Holdings Companies•Santa Barbara, CA

10d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Farms is seeking a passionate and experienced Floral Manager to lead their Floral Department. This management position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure the department's success and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a love for food and creating exceptional customer experiences, a positive attitude, and a spirit of entrepreneurship. The Floral Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the department's operations, including staff development, inventory management, merchandising, and achieving targeted profits. This role offers an opportunity for growth within the company and a chance to be part of a values-based culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication skills.
Good listening skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Self-motivated, observant, perceptive, decisive, flexible, patient, and supportive.
Strong sense of urgency in all duties performed.
Openness to growth and expansion.
Knowledgeable of flowers, plants, and arrangements, including proper care.
Ability to create "bold designs."
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume.
Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation.
Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands & wrists; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and /or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Availability requirements include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight.

Nice To Haves

Embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect.
Approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, or employees of Bristol Farms.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Floral Department staff, fostering positive morale and development.
Oversee all department operations, including planning, directing, managing, and achieving targeted profits.
Perform all duties of a Floral Designer & Floral Clerk.
Order, receive, and merchandise department products, managing inventory from delivery to sale.
Price merchandise, process purchase orders, and maintain high profit margins according to budget.
Create "bold designs" and custom floral arrangements according to customer specifications.
Ensure proper displaying and selling of department products, advising customers on flower care.
Maintain department cleanliness and visual appeal.
Operate a cash register, accurately record transactions, and balance the cash register.
Manage inventory control to minimize theft, shrinkage, and waste.
Write schedules fairly and objectively to meet business needs and control labor costs.
Supervise employees in floral design, sales, displays, receiving, inventory, and price integrity.
Train and coach employees on department procedures, tasks, and floral design.
Plan and execute special events, focusing on creativity and budget.
Implement and maintain all marketing programs.
Communicate with the Store Director and Director of Bristol Gardens on all department-related issues.
Follow safety work standards and report any safety hazards.
Conduct accident investigations and complete necessary paperwork.
Provide extraordinary customer service, build customer relationships, and handle complaints effectively.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Meet and exceed Bristol Farms standards in design, presentation, customer service, quality, cleanliness, and leadership.