Bay Area Grocery Operations Leader

Luke's Local; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Pre-tax 401k

Storewide employee discount

Daily staff meal

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Luke's Local in San Francisco seeks an experienced, hands-on multi-unit operator to lead our Bay Area grocery operations. You will own the P&L, drive sales and profitability, and oversee store managers across locations. A passion for fresh, local foods and community impact is essential.

Partner with the CEO to set regional goals, identify growth opportunities, and develop leaders. This role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a demonstrated history of improving multi-store

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit general management experience in grocery retail operations.
• Direct history of successfully opening multiple new brick-and-mortar stores.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance across multiple locations simultaneously.
• Experience owning a full P&L, including labor, shrinkage, and controllable expenses.
• Experience leading through change and executing large-scale operational initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing store management teams.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth, operational excellence, and profitability across multiple locations.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and other business systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent execution of standards across all Bay Area locations, from in-stock levels to customer experience.
• Own revenue, gross margin, labor, and controllable expenses; analyze KPIs to surface trends and improvements.
• Partner with the CEO to set goals, track progress, and course-correct when needed.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of store managers and their teams across the region.
• Oversee compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; ensure safe operations.
• Translate company strategy into regional plans and manage new store openings and expansions.

Job description

Luke's Local in San Francisco seeks an experienced, hands-on multi-unit operator to lead our Bay Area grocery operations. You will own the P&L, drive sales and profitability, and oversee store managers across locations. A passion for fresh, local foods and community impact is essential.

Partner with the CEO to set regional goals, identify growth opportunities, and develop leaders. This role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a demonstrated history of improving multi-store