Prepared Foods Lead: Elevate Quality, Service & Ops

Mother; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

In-store discounts

Job summary

Mother’s Market is hiring a Prepared Foods Manager to lead the Kitchen, Juice Bar, and Deli, ensuring top quality, service, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. You’ll supervise staff, hire and train, and uphold food safety standards while managing inventory and budgets.

Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills are essential, along with flexibility for varied shifts and working across store locations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience managing food service operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and portion control.
• Ability to lead teams across multiple service areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach staff in the Kitchen, Juice Bar, and Deli covering front & back of house.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline team members to maintain high performance and morale.
• Create a positive culture: recognize achievements, give constructive feedback, and lead from the front.
• Ensure food prep meets portioning, plating, and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, place orders, minimize waste, and control food cost.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and health regulations ensuring compliance and preparing for health inspections.
• Oversee departmental budgets, control labor expenses, and analyze financial variances.
• Maintain payroll records and POS transaction reviews.
• Build strong vendor relationships and manage service or maintenance requests efficiently.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during customer issues resolving complaints personally and promptly.
• Foster customer rapport: learn regulars by name and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Food safety

Inventory management

Hiring & training

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary or hospitality diploma (bonus)

Job description

Mother’s Market is hiring a Prepared Foods Manager to lead the Kitchen, Juice Bar, and Deli, ensuring top quality, service, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. You’ll supervise staff, hire and train, and uphold food safety standards while managing inventory and budgets.

Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills are essential, along with flexibility for varied shifts and working across store locations. Equal opportunity employer.