Bulk Foods Manager

Town & Country Markets; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Vacation & sick time

Paid holidays

Premium pay rates

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on products

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Scholarship program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Town & Country Markets on Bainbridge Island is seeking a Bulk Foods Manager to lead a vibrant bulk department rooted in quality, sustainability, and community connection.

Open availability is required; you will guide a team, delight guests, and ensure the bulk displays reflect care and integrity in every interaction with customers and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Bulk foods experience preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Open availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and product suggestions.
• Lead and develop the bulk department team.
• Maintain fresh, properly stocked bulk displays.
• Schedule department activities and promotions.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and sustainability programs.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Retail experience

Sustainability mindset

Job description

Measure Success by the Scoop. Join Us as a Bulk Foods Manager

We're looking for a Bulk Foods Manager who is passionate about quality, sustainability, and creating an inviting shopping experience rooted in community connection. At our Bainbridge Island Market, you'll lead a vibrant bulk department that celebrates whole foods, thoughtful sourcing, and connection. Guiding your team, delighting guests, and ensuring our bulk section reflects the care and integrity behind everything we do as the Eating Company.

Open availability is required

Who We Are

T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.

Who You Are

You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!

WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK)

• ($9-$23 weekly medical premiums)
• vacation/sick time
• paid holidays
• premium pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• discount on virtually everything in our markets
• 401(k) plans
• profit-sharing and a pension
• scholarship program
• employee referral bonus program

Whoa! That's a lot of great stuff!

THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF

T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we'd love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING . .

• Providing excellent customer service by answering lots of questions, stocking product and providing creative usage suggestions for the items in the department.
• Managing a fast-paced department to ensure that products/supplies are ordered, inventory levels are acceptable, and that the merchandising plan is maintained.
• Being a leader with an attitude of service who assists in the development of the team & department.
• Writing department schedules and planning promotions.
• Ensuring that products are fresh, rotated and well stocked.
• Maintaining the department so that it is clean, enticing and safe.
• Supporting and following all safety and security policies and our sustainability programs.
• Operating within the Company's Core Values & Company Brand (don't worry, we'll tell you all about this).

THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF . .

• You love things in tidy compartments, think mini scoopers are adorable and have prior bulk foods experience.
• You have a voluminous appetite for providing outstanding customer service with a patient, level-headed, cool-under-pressure, positive attitude.
• You have enthusiasm for food, love being a part of a busy team, & are gratified when sales are exceeded.
• You are motivated to take on new challenges, enjoy solving problems, and lead by example.
• You show up committed to work hard and with the self-discipline to carry out and assign department tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• You communicate clearly, and you enjoy being the person people come to with questions.
• Your computer, organizational and record keeping skills are on the ball.
• You are flexible to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. After all this is retail and we are open every day except for Christmas Day.
• You are at least 18 years old and have the physical ability to lift and carry 50lbs (bags of flour are heavy), have excellent manual dexterity and can bend, stoop, twist, reach and stand for long periods of time.

Entry Level Compensation

USD $30.60/Hr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $31.60/Hr.