Juice Bar Manager- NL

Good Food Holdings Companies • Half Moon Bay, CA

11d • $24 - $35

About The Position

The Juice Bar Manager is accountable for the overall success of the Juice Bar/Bakery department, including financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food and work safety, communication, hiring, training, and performance management. This management position provides leadership in line with company values and promotes a positive, progressive work environment aligned with the company mission, vision, values, and policies. The role reports to the Store Manager and is classified as non-exempt.

The manager oversees all department areas and staff, delegates tasks and production, maintains product availability and merchandising standards, manages ordering and inventory, and supports sales and margin goals. The manager also oversees beverage quality, product preparation and handling, special orders, vendor relationships, staff development, scheduling, and compliance with food safety and organic standards. The position balances administrative duties with an active presence on the floor and may perform other assigned duties.

The role is based in a grocery store environment, with wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, temperature extremes in coolers and freezers, possible outdoor work depending on location, and potential exposure to allergens or chemicals. The job involves frequent to continuous standing and walking, handling products and equipment, and lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and other physical activities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of retail management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Previous ordering and inventory management experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency.
• Skills in managing financial results, including labor, sales, and profit margin.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate math and computation skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions; exercise good judgment; resolve conflicts; and analyze situations to find solutions.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent to continuous standing and walking and handling products and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior grocery management or food service experience.
• Experience with Excel and inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a friendly manner, share product information, help customers locate products, and seek opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Manage and oversee all areas of the department, including staff, task prioritization, delegation, and production.
• Maintain department conditions, stocking, rotation, facing, merchandising standards, and category schematics.
• Partner with the food service manager to maintain in-stock conditions, plan weekly ads and events, and lead and analyze monthly perishable inventory.
• Order pastry products based on anticipated sales and seasonal needs; maintain appropriate inventory levels and train staff in ordering practices.
• Build displays and arrange products to create attractive presentations featuring unique, seasonal, or promoted items.
• Maintain professional vendor relationships.
• Oversee beverage programs and ensure quality and consistency; prepare coffee and other beverages to customer and vendor specifications.
• Coordinate slicing, weighing, packaging, and labeling of finished products and ensure customer special orders are accurately placed and delivered.
• Receive and unload merchandise, check quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise bakery and pastry products; maintain back-stock organization, rotation, and cleanliness; handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Ensure compliance with organic standards and company, local, state, and federal food and work safety requirements.
• Share product knowledge, industry trends, culinary terminology, labeling information, and common dietary restrictions with staff and customers.
• Manage labor, sales, and margin goals; schedule the department accordingly and develop plans when results do not meet expectations.
• Coach staff to maintain accurate and organized inventory and back stock; manage hiring, development, performance feedback, reviews, and scheduling.
• Maintain working knowledge of department equipment, train staff, and troubleshoot equipment errors as needed.
• Use labor and resources efficiently without compromising quality or service standards, while balancing administrative work with floor presence.
• Communicate openly, give and receive constructive feedback, address staff issues and conflicts proactively, and foster an environment where staff contribute ideas.
• Conserve company resources and contribute to store cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits and 401(k) at 28 hours a week.
• Opportunity for growth within the company’s family of brands.
• Paid parental leave.
• Lifestyle scheduling.
• Public transport benefits.
• Paid community service hours.
• 30% discount at New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed