Food Service Manager - FT

Clarks Market; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 121,063,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k plan with employer matching

Company paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance plans (STD, LTD

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Ski/bus pass discount program

Job summary

Clarks Market Aspen in Aspen, CO seeks a Food Service Manager to lead the deli, bakery, prepared foods, and grab-and-go areas. You will oversee daily operations, drive merchandising, and deliver superior customer service while controlling costs and achieving margin goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years supervisory grocery experience, and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days). Proficiency with POS and inventory systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in grocery food service, deli, or bakery operations.
• Knowledge of grocery retail merchandising, sales, and inventory practices.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with POS, scheduling, and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of food service departments (deli, bakery, prepared foods, grab-and-go).
• Plan and execute merchandising, displays, and promotions to maximize sales and profitability.
• Train, schedule, and supervise team members; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards (local, state, federal).
• Develop and monitor production plans to minimize shrink and maximize freshness.
• Maintain accurate inventory; order supplies and ingredients within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor sales, margin, and labor reports; take corrective action to meet financial targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer service; handle customer requests and resolve issues quickly.
• Partner with Store Director and corporate leadership to implement company programs and policies.
• Foster a safe, positive, and productive work environment in line with company culture and values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (Business/Culinary or Hospitality)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Job description

Job Location: Clarks Market Aspen - Aspen, CO 81611Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $36.00 - $42.25 HourlyThis is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer matching, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance plans (STD, LTD, etc.), employee assistance program, employee discount, ski/bus pass discount program, and more! Benefits vary by employment classification and are subject to enrollment eligibility.

The Food Service Manageris responsible forleading and overseeing the prepared foods, deli, bakery, and grab-and-go departments within the grocery store. This position ensureshigh standardsof food safety, quality, merchandising, and customer service, while managing costs and supervising team members to achieve sales and margin goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of food service departments (deli, bakery, prepared foods, grab-and-go).
• Plan and execute merchandising, displays, and promotions to maximize sales and profitability.
• Train, schedule, and supervise team members; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards (local, state, federal).
• Develop and monitor production plans to minimizeshrinkand maximize freshness.
• Maintainaccurateinventory;order supplies and ingredients within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor sales, margin, and labor reports; take corrective action to meet financial targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer service; handle customer requests and resolve issues quickly.
• Partner withStoreDirector and corporate leadership to implement company programs and policies.
• Foster a safe, positive, and productive work environment in line with company culture and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired;associate or bachelor'sdegree in business, culinary arts, or hospitality management preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in grocery food service, deli, or bakery operations.
• Knowledge of grocery retail merchandising, sales, and inventory practices.
• ServSafeor equivalent food safety certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiencywith POS, scheduling, and inventory systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability tolift upto 40 lbs. regularly.
• Exposure to hot ovens, cold storage, and humid food prep areas.