What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Assistant Manager position at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you the type who notices an empty shelf from across the aisle—and fixes it before anyone else does? Do you believe local ingredients are the best ingredients? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.
The Swamp Rabbit Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. We buy from over 300 local producers to provide the community with a convenient and fun connection to those producers. We know every farm and every product has a story and we strive to tell the story while maintaining the high quality selection and competitive pricing. The Assistant Grocery Manager is an integral member of our team who collaboratively assists in the management of all the day-to-day operations of our grocery, ensuring we remain an appealing, high-quality option for our customers.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Supports the Grocery Manager in the overall performance, efficiency and profitable operations of the Grocery including sales, controls, margin, labor, and service standards, inventory management, visual merchandising, and team member training and development.
- Leads team to consistently meet or exceed expectations regarding sales, shrink, freshness, service standards, inventory management and visual merchandising
- Responsible for preventing internal and external loss; has constant pulse on back stock, delivery schedule and freshness
- Uses ordering guide to place daily orders to the Warehouse ensuring sell through, shelf capacity, freshness and merchandising needs are addressed
- Thoroughly monitors and reacts to freshness, expiration, quality, seasonal items and special promotions, and trains team to do so the same
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?
AGE/AVAILABILITY
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Minimum 2 years grocery management experience and customer service required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
- Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
- Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
- Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
- Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
BENEFITS/PERKS
- Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
- HSA contributions for eligible health plans
- Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
- Sabbatical program for all employees
- Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program
WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.