Manager-in-Training | Part-Time

Stoltzfus Meats•New Castle, DE

26d

About The Position

The Manager-in-Training program provides hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of Stoltzfus Meats market stands, with the opportunity to develop into a future leader. Participants learn by working alongside teams and managers, serving customers, learning products and departments, and gradually taking on greater leadership responsibility. Over approximately 1–3 years, participants may rotate through different market stands and areas of the business. The goal is to prepare them for future Market Stand Manager or Market Manager opportunities as positions become available. Previous retail, food service, or customer-facing experience is helpful but not required; training is provided. The position takes place in an active food retail environment and includes extended standing and walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working in refrigerated or cooler environments, handling fresh food, and tasks such as stocking, slicing, packaging, merchandising, and cleaning. Stoltzfus Meats is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to protected status.

Requirements

Interest in leadership and growing into a management position.
Enjoy working with customers and as part of a team.
Comfort learning new responsibilities and working in different areas of the business.
Dependable, hardworking, and willing to take initiative.
Good communication and ability to build positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
Ability to work independently when needed while contributing to the team.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, food service, or customer-facing experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Work in multiple market stands and departments to learn business operations.
Learn products and answer customer questions and make recommendations.
Provide friendly customer service and help create a welcoming customer experience.
Learn and perform daily operations, including product preparation, stocking, merchandising, sanitation, cash handling, and inventory.
Work with managers to learn team coordination, task delegation, and daily operations.
Learn ordering, inventory control, product displays, and waste and shrink reduction.
Assist with opening and closing responsibilities.
Help train and support team members as experience grows.
Address day-to-day operational and customer service challenges.
Learn and maintain food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
Take on increasing responsibility as leadership readiness develops.