Restaurant & Retail Supervisor - Part Time - GCF

Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Quarterly bonus

Free sundae or shake

Job summary

Ghirardelli is seeking a Store Supervisor to manage daily store operations, support the General Manager, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring safety, and driving profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Starting pay is $22.61 per hour plus tips, with holiday pay, employee discount, and quarterly bonus opportunities. Shifts may extend before/after hours for prep and cleaning, and travel to other locations across the country may be

Qualifications

• Clear, professional, and effective oral and written communication.
• Team-building, empathy, rapport-building, delegation, and empowerment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and be self-directed.
• Ability to conduct evidence-based business forecasting for sales and resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of the store and employees.
• Lead store operations to maximize profitability while maintaining customer service standards.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, interviewing, and staff development under the GM.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and branding.

Skills

Communication

Team-building

Time management

Forecasting

POS systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MICROS POS

Job description

WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.

Job Summary

**Immediate openings, ability to start in days!!**

Starting Pay - $22.61 per hour + Tips

Holiday Pay – 1.5x pay for worked holidays!

Free Sundae or shake on every Shift!!

Employee Discount – 50% off everything!

Quarterly Bonus opportunity!!

Store Hours – Monday - Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sun 9:00am - 9:00pm

Shifts could be up to 2 hours before/after store hours for prep/cleaning.

Ghirardelli's employees are the face of our company. They set us apart from other retailers. They are ambassadors of our brand and over the past 48 years, our Restaurant and Retail division has evolved from a single soda fountain and retail store in Ghirardelli Square into a dynamic department, with over 700 colleagues. We believe our vision is changing the way the consumer experiences chocolate and our objective is to be America's #1 premium chocolate company.

The Supervisor will be responsible and accountable for various aspects of managing our store and upholding the high standards of the company and its reputation. The supervisor will help the general manager and his or her management team to ensure that the store operates in a way that helps deliver excellent customer service, maximizes financial return and fosters an environment that makes Ghirardelli a great place to work for our employees.

Store Management

• Ensures the well-being of store and its employees through effective management of safety and risk, including prevention, escalation, and response
• Effectively and timely communicates with all levels of the organization by following company standards of team-building, recognition, and professionalism
• Works closely with store personnel, general manager, store and division management teams, and Ghirardelli corporate liaisons, such as human resources, IT, finance, and payroll

Restaurant and Retail Operations

• Effectively prioritizes daily store activities under the direction of the general manager
• Manages operations of total sales floor or sales units ( e.g ., cash/wrap, retail, or fountain areas) and ensures Chocolateers and optimizing resources and strategically placed
• Serves a principal point of contact with Corporate employees and outside vendors if no management members are present at the store, especially while covering absences, vacations, and leaves
• Upholds the values of exemplary customer service by modeling behavior and leadership
• Monitors sales and labor cost issues in real-time with a goal to maximize profitability without sacrificing customer service
• Responds in a timely manner to all escalated customer service issues
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness, food/product safety, and branding requirements, including monitoring of communications with guests regarding allergens ensuring company policy is strictly followed
• Properly uses MICROS system and its functionality

People Management

• Assists with payroll, scheduling, interviewing, selection, in-service training, under the auspices of the general manager and in conjunction with the human resources and payroll departments
• Develops Chocolateers using coaching, mentoring, and empowerment practices
• Handles basic Chocolateer employee relations functions, including discipline or suspensions as needed under the direction of the general manager
• Serves as a general resource and role model for Chocolateers

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Clear, professional, and effective oral and written communication
• Team-building skills of empathy, rapport-building, delegation, and empowerment
• Ability to manage time effectively and be self-directed under minimal supervision
• Ability to conduct evidence-based business forecasting for sales and resource needs
• Familiarity with point of sale systems, such as MICROS
• Knowledge of restaurant or retail management techniques

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One or more years of related experience in a fast-paced restaurant or retail environment with six or more months as a supervisor preferred

Working Conditions

• Rare to Occasional ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel to various locations across the country.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.