Bluebird Kitchen Manager (Kingstree)

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Lake City (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Pension (Company Funded)

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market is seeking a Bluebird Kitchen Manager to lead the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department in delivering exceptional guest experiences and menu execution. You will train and coach hosts and assistants, manage inventories, and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Join a family-owned store focused on smiles and hometown pride, in a fast-paced environment where you’ll drive efficiency, profitability and strong team development day-to-day.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise and develop hosts and assistant managers.
• Knowledge of kitchen, deli and bakery operations.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and handle station tasks.
• Proficient in basic computer systems used in-store operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are maintained.
• Train and coach department hosts and Assistant Managers.
• Maintain service levels aligned with store standards and brand rituals.
• Collaborate with store teams to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Manage inventory, food costs, shrink, and labor within budget.
• Create department schedules to meet business needs.
• Execute merchandising programs and weekly sales plans.
• Ensure product quality meets company standards.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Staff supervision

Kitchen, deli & bakery operations

Guest service

Reading/comprehension

Computer skills

Food safety knowledge

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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