Produce Department Lead: Freshness, Inventory & Team

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Louisville, KY is seeking a Produce Manager to oversee the produce department, ensuring product freshness, quality, and availability while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

You will lead a team, coordinate merchandising, monitor shrink, and collaborate with receiving to uphold company procedures and achieve sales goals, with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of inventory control, product rotation, and stock management.
• Ability to identify product quality issues and ensure proper handling standards.
• Experience leading or overseeing team operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the produce department to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through proper stock control, rotation, and replenishment practices
• Ensure all produce is handled, stored, and displayed in accordance with company and food safety standards
• Monitor product quality and freshness, ensuring timely removal or disposition of unsellable items
• Supervise and support department staff to ensure adherence to company procedures and operational standards
• Coordinate merchandising, signage, and product displays to support sales and customer engagement
• Review inventory trends, shrink, and discrepancies to identify and address areas of concern
• Support receiving processes by ensuring incoming product is properly checked for quality and accuracy
• Maintain overall department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with applicable regulations

Skills

Inventory control

Product quality

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Louisville, KY is seeking a Produce Manager to oversee the produce department, ensuring product freshness, quality, and availability while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

You will lead a team, coordinate merchandising, monitor shrink, and collaborate with receiving to uphold company procedures and achieve sales goals, with a focus on customer satisfaction.