Manager in Training

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Barre, Berlin (VT, VT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee in Barre, VT is seeking a floating associate/MIT to support stores within the district. The role covers store operations, food service, and management duties, with a focus on customer service and adaptability.

You will work with the District Manager to cover shifts, assist in scheduling, and gain exposure to cash handling, ordering, and training new staff. Travel is required between locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail Oriented.
• Professional always.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Adapt to change and a flexible schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service throughout interactions.
• Fill in for scheduling gaps to ensure smooth operations.
• Support cashiering, stocking, maintenance, and food service duties.
• Learn Store Manager tasks: cash balancing, invoicing, ordering, scheduling.
• Learn foodservice operations and pursue Serve Safe certification.
• Train new staff and travel between locations as needed.
• Communicate store issues and feedback to managers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Integrity

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Cash handling

Scheduling flexibility

Team collaboration

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Maplefields - Berlin - Berlin, VT 05602; Barre Irving - Barre, VT 05641

Overview

Salary Range

$22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Level

Management

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Any

Category

Retail

Description

Position Description:

Always greet and provide excellent customer service with customers. A floating associate/MIT will have comprehensive knowledge of general operations within the store, including store side, food service and management duties. Will work with District Manager on supporting stores within the districts area of operations.

Benefits

(available to employees designated as full time and working 40 hours per week):

• Paid vacation time
• Paid personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Health plan offering $0 deductible option
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans
• Opportunity for advancement

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Always greet customers within the store, provide excellent customer service through entire interaction.
• Support store with filling in for scheduling gaps to ensure operations run smoothly.
• Willingness to work as a cashier, stock product, maintenance tasks, and work in food service department.
• Willingness to learn Store Manager tasks, such as cash balancing, invoicing, ordering, scheduling, environmental tasks, maintenance request to be able to cover stores in managers absence.
• Willingness to learn foodservice operations, get Serve Safe certified and follow all food safety and sanitation practices.
• Help train new staff in stores.
• Be flexible and willing to travel to more than one location a day.

Communicate well with Store Managers and District Manager on store issues or feedback,

• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail Oriented.
• Professional always.
• Work with highest level of integrity.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt and welcome change.
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow all food safety/sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to lift objects properly up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in multiple different temperatures during the day.

Availability:

Shifts vary by location and are established bases on the business needs of the Store. Your manager will work with you to find a schedule that will provide you with your desired hours, whenever possible. Schedules are flexible and should be discussed with your manager.

This position requires self-provided transportation to area stores.