Produce/Floral Manager (Full Time)
About The Position
Busch’s is HIRING a Produce/Floral Manager! We are a family-owned Michigan team looking for someone who loves food, fun, and fabulous people to join our career full of flavor. This role involves managing all produce/floral orders, scheduling, merchandising, stocking, and ensuring product quality and guest satisfaction within the department. You will also be responsible for achieving sales and financial objectives, providing leadership to the produce/floral associates, and maintaining professional knowledge. Busch’s is a premier grocery retailer recognized for industry leadership in service, product selection, store design, and atmosphere, offering a caring environment for associates.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 3 years experience in produce/floral operations.
- Food safety certification.
- Proficient merchandising skills to plan and execute produce/floral displays designed to drive profit, create interest, perceived value and suggest meal solutions.
- Proficient management and leadership skills.
- Proficient organization and planning skills, especially to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and listening skills.
- Proficient computer skills in excel, word and email.
- Able to learn and use a variety of proprietary applications and technology.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Proficient product knowledge of produce/floral items.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Previous management experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for all produce/floral orders.
- Write weekly schedules for produce/floral associates.
- Ensure completion of all price changes and sign maintenance.
- Ensure products are prepared to specifications.
- Merchandise, price and stock all produce/floral products.
- Rotate product to minimize out of dates.
- Complete and administer reviews for produce/floral associates.
- Interview and hire produce/floral associates.
- Train and develop produce/floral associates.
- Prepare and plan for period end inventory 13 times a year.
- Accountable for an in stock position following Busch’s guidelines.
- Manage guest service in the produce/floral departments, daily case maintenance and cleaning, maintenance of coolers and maintenance of backroom conditions.
- Maintain a department plan to use seasons and seasonal food items to increase sales.
- Assist guests with product recommendations and locations, product requests and special orders.
- Achieve department sales and financial objectives.
- Exemplify key concepts of hospitality when interacting with guests.
- Provide solid leadership and guidance to direct reports.
- Contribute to organizational effectiveness by offering information, suggestions and recommendations.
- Communicate and work with other functional areas of Busch’s operations.
- Adhere to all Busch’s policies, practices and procedures.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by completing educational opportunities, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state of the art practices and networking.
- Build strong working relationships with guests, vendors and associates.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Employee discounts
- 401K with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Daily Pay available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
