Bench-Bluebird Kitchen Manager

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market is seeking a proactive Bluebird Kitchen Manager to oversee the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery suite, focusing on guest experience, menu execution, and team development in a fast-paced store environment.

You will lead training, ensure safety, manage costs, and collaborate with store leadership to meet budget and service standards while delivering cheerful, hometown hospitality.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to engage guests.
• Ability to supervise and develop hosts and team.
• Knowledge of kitchen, deli, and bakery operations.
• Experience training and coaching staff to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards.
• Train and develop bluebird kitchen/deli/bakery hosts and assistants.
• Ensure guests receive high level of service aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with store managers to drive efficiency and cost control.
• Manage inventory and budget alignment for profitability.
• Execute merchandising and weekly sales plans for the department.
• Create department schedules to meet business needs and labor budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team leadership

Lifting ability

Reading and comprehension

Kitchen/deli/bakery knowledge

Supervising people

Multi-task learning

Communication skills

Age 18+

Stand for long periods

Store communications

Computer proficiency

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

The Bluebird Kitchen Manager ensures the effective and profitable operations of the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department, including Guest experience, menu execution, and host and team development.

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits For Now And Your Future

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and physical and food safety standards are maintained (as measured through internal and external audits and expectations).
• Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department hosts to achieve established performance standards.
• Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to Assistant Manager roles within the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department to ensure consistent support and oversight of assigned areas during the Bluebird Kitchen Manager’s absence or days off.
• Ensure kitchen hosts provide guests with the desired level of service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Collaborate with department managers and teams throughout the store to drive efficiency, reduce costs and increase gross profit.
• Ensure that department financials align with the established budget and meet the needs and demands of our guests, including food cost, shrink, gross profit, etc.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink, and profits for the Bluebird Kitchen/deli/bakery department.
• Monitor and manage inventory to ensure food quality and desired product, wrap, and supply levels.
• Execute company merchandising programs and weekly sales plans for the Bluebird Kitchen/deli/bakery department.
• Ensure the quality of the product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.
• Perform and ensure all brand elements and expectations are met and delivered, including but not limited to rituals and specific guest experiences.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, and guest service to achieve standards.
• Create department schedules to meet the needs of the business, balance the needs of our hosts, and meet labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of kitchen, deli, and bakery operations.
• Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.
• Food Safety Manager Certification.

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