Deli/Bakery Manager

About the role

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is looking for a Deli/Bakery Manager to manage all aspects of the Deli/Bakery Department, including staff, sales, margin and labor. The manager must assist customers as needed and keep a friendly, energetic demeanor, while following all departmental procedural guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare weekly sales and labor projections and keep department operations within the allowed labor percentage.
• Monitor and control costs, including ordering, inventory control, weighing procedures, shrinkage and ad displays.
• Manage staff: hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and performance reviews, and ensure staff know all policies and procedures.
• Oversee shift operations, write and approve department schedules, and keep weekly flyer ads in stock.
• Stock deli and bakery cases, present products correctly and keep tags and prices accurate.
• Keep aisles, storage areas and work areas clean and safe, and sweep up hazardous debris.
• Assist customers at the counter, sell and cross-sell products, and receive, inspect and log incoming goods for shipment, temperature and quality.
• Rotate products, discard expired or spoiled items, balance the general ledger and monitor margins.
• Control inventory, use scales and weight measures accurately, and maintain proper temperatures for deli, cheese and bakery items.
• Walk the department regularly to keep it organized and sanitary, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience; preferred 3-5 years in grocery retail deli/bakery, and natural foods experience is a plus.
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.

Required skills

• Advanced attention to detail, prioritization and deadline management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to analyze financial statements, with advanced knowledge of math, weights and measures.
• Familiarity with health department guidelines for grocery retail and food service equipment (knives, slicers, scales, ovens).

What we offer

• Pay range of $20.50 - $30.05, with possible incentive bonuses.
• Weekly pay, scheduling flexibility and career growth opportunities.
• Paid parental leave, 401(k) and employee assistance program.
• Benefits for full-time members including medical, dental and life insurance.