Food Service Manager — Growth & Wellness Leader

Meijer Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Thyme Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market in Fort Wayne is seeking a Food Service Department Leader to help manage weekly sales and labor projections, control costs, and supervise staff. You will ensure accuracy in product handling, pricing, and inventory, and maintain safe, clean departmental operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of professional experience, preferably in grocery retail and natural foods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience.
• Grocery retail experience in Food Service preferred.
• Experience in natural foods industry a plus.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic data handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly sales and labor projections for the food service department to maximize sales and profits.
• Monitors costs, inventory, weights, and pricing to control shrink and ensure accuracy.
• Manages Food Service staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Oversees shift operations and department scheduling.
• Ensures flyers; stock, pricing, and product availability for upcoming ads.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of food service areas and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

MS Office

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market in Fort Wayne is seeking a Food Service Department Leader to help manage weekly sales and labor projections, control costs, and supervise staff. You will ensure accuracy in product handling, pricing, and inventory, and maintain safe, clean departmental operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of professional experience, preferably in grocery retail and natural foods.