Temporary Manager

Kush Gardens is a community-focused cannabis dispensary dedicated to making cannabis products affordable and accessible for everyone. Our mission is to provide reliable, budget-friendly options without compromising safety or compliance. Whether you're a seasoned consumer or new to cannabis, we aim to make your experience simple, welcoming, and cost-effective.

The Temporary Dispensary Store Manager role will last approximately 84 days and includes a Sign-on bonus after 60 days.

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of the dispensary, including staff management, customer service, inventory control, compliance, and sales performance. This role requires a strong leader who can balance business operations with regulatory requirements and foster a team-oriented, customer-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

Store Operations

• Oversee daily dispensary operations, including opening and closing, and maintaining the store's appearance.
• Ensure efficient and compliant sales transactions.
• Maintain a secure and organized environment for both staff and customers.
• Monitor and optimize store performance metrics (sales, profit margins, customer satisfaction).

Staff Management

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise budtenders and other dispensary staff.
• Provide ongoing training on product knowledge, compliance protocols, and customer service.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and team meetings.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Inventory & Product Management

• Oversee all inventory procedures, including receiving, stocking, and tracking.
• Conduct regular audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Team and District Manager to manage product availability and product refills.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, and handling procedures for all cannabis products.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all store operations are compliant with local, state, and federal cannabis regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including METRC or other seed-to-sale tracking systems.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the Operations Manager as needed.
• Enforce ID checks, purchase limits, and age restrictions to comply with OMMA regulations.

Customer Experience

• Ensure high customer satisfaction through excellent service and knowledge sharing.
• Resolve escalated customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Monitor and respond to customer reviews and feedback.
• 3 years of retail or dispensary management experience (cannabis industry strongly preferred).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of cannabis products, laws, and regulations (training provided if needed).
• Experience with POS systems and inventory software (e.g., METRC, BioTrack, Dutchie, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be 21 and able to pass a background check per regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary bonus incentives
• Employee discounts on products
• Opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding company
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team culture

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Background Check

Experience:

• Retail management: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ponca City, OK 74601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ponca City, OK 74601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000