What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Grubmarket, Inc.?
Core Requirements
Geographic: Must live in (or relocate to) the greater Fresno area (within 45-minute commute of Fresno/Yosemite International Airport)
Languages: Native-level fluency in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) – required for: – Direct supervision of 1,500–3,000 seasonal field workers – Negotiating with field supervisors and grower clients.
Agriculture & Compliance Expertise
5 years in California agriculture operations with deep knowledge of: – CA agricultural employment law: Wage Order 14, piece-rate compliance, heat illness prevention (Cal/OSHA), meal/rest breaks, AB 1066 phase-in –
Labor contractor management: FLSA joint-employment liability, contractor licensing (Farm Labor Contractor License), payroll audits – Risk mitigation: Workers’ comp, sexual harassment prevention (SB 1343), pesticide handler safety
Leadership Across Tiers
Proven ability to lead large, multi-layered teams (direct span: 8–12 regional managers; indirect span: 2,000 employees):
Level | Examples | Key Skills Required |
Field Workers | Harvesters, pruners, irrigators | Clear Spanish communication, conflict de-escalation, productivity tracking |
Crew Foremen | 15-30 workers per crew | Coaching, timekeeping, safety compliance |
Mid-Level Supervisors | Dispatch, payroll, safety coordinators | KPI dashboards, disciplinary documentation |
Office Staff | Payroll Manager | Ensure clients are paying, special invoicing arrangements, etc. |
Decision-Making & Execution
Rapid decision authority in high-stakes scenarios: – Reallocating workers due to weather or harvest acceleration – Approving purchase of supplies for new contracts or during peak season demands – Terminating non-compliant employees
Execution cadence: Must operate in 24/7 harvest windows (e.g., May–July stone fruit; Sept–Nov pistachios) with zero downtime tolerance
Crop Cycle Mastery
Full command of seasonal crop calendars for: – Tree crops: Dormancy pruning (Dec–Feb), thinning (Apr–May), harvest (Jun–Oct) – Row crops: Planting (Mar–Apr), cultivation (May–Jun), mechanical harvest (Aug–Sep) – Vine crops: Canopy management, veraison timing, multi-pick table grapes
Ability to forecast labor demand 3-6 months out and adjust crews, field supervisors, safety coordinators, and equipment accordingly
Pay Rate: $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000