Produce Manager

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 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 & Kitchen in Huntington Beach is seeking a Produce Manager to lead the daily operations of the produce department, ensuring quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. You will oversee staff, manage inventory and pricing, and contribute to the store's overall success.

The role offers a path to lead a team, enhance merchandising, and drive department performance while maintaining safety and sanitation in a wellness-focused grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in retail produce and strong customer service techniques.
• Verbal proficiency in English.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures including coolers.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations: oversee produce department workflows, manage inventory and pricing.
• Develop staff: train, schedule, and provide leadership to the team.
• Ensure freshness and quality, remove spoilage, maintain cleanliness.
• Track sales and labor metrics; implement department strategies.
• Create attractive displays and optimize product placement.
• Step into staff roles as needed, including opening/closing shifts.

Skills

Retail produce experience

Customer service

Verbal English

Supervisory experience

Physical stamina

Temperature tolerance

Job description

At Mother's Market, we're dedicated to wellness through exceptional retail experiences. As a Produce Manager, you'll oversee the daily operations of our produce department, ensuring quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, manage inventory, and contribute to the overall success of the store.

$24.00 hourly up to $75,000.00 annually

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & in-store discounts

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations: Oversee produce department workflows; manage inventory, pricing, and product placement.
• Support & develop staff: Coordinate training, manage schedules, and provide leadership to team members.
• Ensure quality standards: Monitor product freshness, remove spoilage, and maintain cleanliness.
• Track performance: Review sales and labor metrics; implement strategies to meet department goals.
• Enhance merchandising: Create attractive produce displays and execute product placement strategies.
• Take initiative: Step into staff roles as needed, including opening, closing, and covering shifts.

What You Bring

Experience & Skills

• Prior experience in retail produce and strong customer service techniques.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Verbal proficiency in English.
• Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, squat, bend, and lift/carry boxes up to 70 pounds.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures, including produce coolers and wet racks.

Schedule Requirements

Flexible availability across various shifts and locations including weekends and evenings

Why Join Mother's Market?

You'll be part of a mission-driven company that values wellness, sustainability, and outstanding customer service. We foster an inclusive workplace where team members are respected and encouraged to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother's Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.