Food Bank Assistant Manager

Making A Difference Foundation • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Food Store Manager to oversee the daily operations of our store which is a food bank. You will be the one to ensure smooth running of operations to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. The ideal candidate will have experience as a store manager and knowledge of diverse business subjects such as sales, marketing, etc. An effective retail manager will also be able to motivate personnel to perform according to their maximum capacity. The goal is to manage our store in ways that honor our customers.

Requirements

• Proven experience as hospitality, restaurant or store manager
• Hands-on experience in customer service
• Solid understanding of health department and food handling procedures and best practices
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant software (e.g. ERP)
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent knowledge of retail management software (e.g. MS RMS)
• Analytical mind and familiarity with data analysis principles
• Commercial awareness
• Knowledge of retail management best practices
• Proven experience as retail manager or in other managerial position
• BS/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Organize all store operations and allocate responsibilities to personnel
• Supervise and guide staff towards maximum performance
• Prepare and control the store’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency
• Monitor stock levels and purchases and ensure they stay within budget
• Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the store’s reputation
• Inspect the areas in the store and resolve any issues that might arise
• Plan and oversee in-store promotional events or displays
• Keep abreast of market trends to determine the need for improvements in the store
• Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
• Ensure the store fulfills all legal health and safety guidelines
• Plan Bank budget, prepares grant proposals, and plans fundraising activities and public relations efforts to enhance public awareness of hunger
• Manage the acquisition and distribution of food including evaluating inventory choices, cost comparisons on food products, and processing weekly distribution to partners
• Arrange for food pick up or delivery, approve food invoices for payment, and maintain records of food distributed and dollars spent on food distribution
• Assess needs and develop a proposed budget and proposals for funding. Maintain records and prepare reports.

Benefits

• 90% employer paid medical, dental, sick, vacation, long and short term disability, life insurance, vision, dental available the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• 1 hour sick for every 40 hours worked
• Vacation time after one year of employment beginning with 2 weeks per year accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree