Retail Store Manager

Wild Fork Foods•Encinitas, CA

21d

About The Position

As a Wild Fork Store Manager, you will manage and develop a team of brand ambassadors, providing guidance, training, and leadership to help the team perform at its best. You will lead by example and embody the company’s core values to establish a dynamic, caring work environment. The role also includes maintaining inventory control to support product freshness and availability, overseeing daily store operations, and serving the community as a knowledgeable food resource and friendly butcher. The company is seeking someone interested in career growth who loves to cook and eat.

Requirements

At least 5 years of retail experience, including at least 3 years in a management capacity.
Proven success coaching and training employees.
Strong understanding of sales drivers and customer service.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes.
Ability to delegate tasks to team members.
Ability to deliver results with urgency, time management, and prioritization.
Ability to take ownership and responsibility for success.
Ability to act respectfully and value others’ opinions.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis.
Demonstrated ability to meet and work within a budget.
Ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlines.
Availability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force, stand or walk for up to 8–10 hours, and move frequently throughout the store.
Ability to work with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, including walk-in freezers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Experience with SAP, Order Management Systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Hire, retain, develop, and mentor a high-performing team.
Create an inspiring team environment with open communication, high energy, and a respectful culture.
Lead by example and embody the company’s core values.
Train employees to improve their knowledge and use cross-training to maintain productivity during absences.
Establish and achieve high standards of store execution.
Provide employees with sufficient resources and autonomy to build trust and ownership.
Deliver a top-tier customer experience by sharing a passion for food and becoming a product expert.
Maintain and replenish inventory, communicating with the distribution center and commercial team about store-specific needs.
Develop plans to attract more customers and increase basket size.
Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and functioning properly.
Ensure employees follow company policies and guidelines.
Provide leadership and guidance for Human Resources functions.
Maximize productivity through effective scheduling.
Manage controllable costs to keep the store profitable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.