Manager of Perishables Orange County

Good Food Holdings Companies•Newport Beach, CA
•$83,200 - $96,200•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Farms is seeking a passionate and experienced Manager of Perishables to oversee multiple departments including Bakery & DSD, Café, Catering, Cheese, Deli, Meat, Produce, Bulk, Seafood, & Sushi. This role is responsible for ensuring food safety standards, managing inventory, P&L, and labor costs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a "YES!" attitude, and a commitment to providing extraordinary guest experiences. This position can be based at any Orange County Bristol Farms location.

Requirements

  • Available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, potentially totaling 45 or more hours per week.
  • Ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple situations simultaneously.
  • Ability to manage resources ensuring established service levels are achieved at all times.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
  • Organization and planning skills.
  • Strong operational skills in a customer-service environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Team-building skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross profits, percentages, and sales.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner so as to create a win-win situation.
  • Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.
  • Regularly required to stand, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
  • Frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • Three or more years of experience in a role that requires frequent interaction with customers, fulfilling the requests of customers and responsibility for addressing customer issues, questions and suggestions.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate activities for Bakery & DSD, Café, Catering, Cheese, Deli, Meat, Produce, Bulk, Seafood, & Sushi Departments.
  • Develop and maintain systems to ensure compliance with all food safety standards, including document control and records.
  • Work closely with the Store Director and Department Managers to ensure consistent administration of Company personnel, policies, and procedures.
  • Responsible for training and overall development of employees under direct supervision.
  • Oversee New-Hire onboarding activities for employees under direct supervision.
  • Ensure customer issues are resolved satisfactorily.
  • Manage with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes the culture, values, and mission of Bristol Farms.
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately in all interactions.
  • Actively manage staff by providing coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities.
  • Responsible for P&L, inventory management, and other budget or sales targets.
  • Manage labor costs, including scheduling hours and controlling overtime.
  • Document violations of Company policies according to the Employee Handbook.
  • May assume the role of acting Store Director in the absence of the Store Director.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
  • 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
  • $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment
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