Retail Kitchen Manager

BOZEMAN COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% for employee)

10% employee discount for you

Family discount 20%

Job summary

Bozeman Community Food Co-op in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Retail Kitchen Manager to lead and grow a team, deliver a welcoming customer experience, and oversee daily kitchen operations while supporting local producers and the Co-op's mission.

You will manage hot/cold bars, menus, and production planning, ensure safety and quality, train staff, and collaborate with other departments. This role requires flexibility, bilingual Spanish preferred, and a commitment to community values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Retail Kitchen operations and teams.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and protocols.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Strong organizational and inventory management.
• Experience with menu planning and recipe development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Retail Kitchen operations including hot bar, cold bar, and merchandising.
• Coach and support staff to maintain high standards for customer service, product quality, productivity, and safety.
• Coordinate shift coverage and manage shift schedules.
• Maintain shift workflows and checklists.
• Ensure team members are trained across Retail Kitchen areas.
• Oversee production planning, inventory, food preparation, and presentation.
• Maintain accurate recipes and production records.
• Ensure kitchen, storage, and retail areas are stocked, clean, and compliant with food safety standards.
• Communicate with Food Service leadership to align plans and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Kitchen, Bakery, and other departments.
• Collaborate on new recipes and process improvements.
• Monitor sales, waste, customer feedback, and margins to adjust production levels.
• Foster an engaging and inclusive culture.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Food safety

Menu planning

Tools

MS Office

Email

Jolt

Parsley

Paycom

Job description

The Community Food Co-op is hiring a Retail Kitchen Manager to help us bring people together around good food that nourishes our community. You'll lead and develop a team, create a welcoming experience for our customers, and keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly while supporting local producers and our Co-op's mission.We are a locally rooted, member-owned business where people matter. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help your team grow, and take pride in work that connects our community every day. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the Co-op. We provide a 20% employee discount for you and your immediate family, including your spouse or partner you live with. Here you can build a rewarding career while being part of something bigger! The schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Must have availability from morning to evening.Lead Retail Kitchen (RK) operations including hot bar, cold bar, and merchandising to prepare and serve attractive, quality productsCoach and support staff to maintain high standards for customer service, product quality, productivity, and safetyCoordinate shift coverage and work shifts, as neededMaintain shift workflows and checklists to ensure timely and consistent completion of daily and routine tasksEnsure team members are trained across Retail Kitchen areasOversee production planning and inventory, food preparation, and presentation following established protocolsMaintain accurate recipes and production records for efficiency and informed decision-makingEnsure kitchen, storage, and retail food areas are stocked, organized, clean, and compliant with food safety and sanitation standardsCommunicate regularly with Food Service leadership to coordinate work plans, align priorities, and support effective teamwork across the department.Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Kitchen, Bakery, and other departments to maintain adequate ingredients, supplies, and service levelsCollaborate with Food Service Manager and Production Kitchen Manager on new recipes and process improvementsMonitor sales, waste, customer feedback, and margins to adjust production levels, minimize waste, and achieve financial goalsFoster an engaging and inclusive culture that values all individuals and their contributionsBilingual Spanish is preferred.Management experience required, preferably in a retail or food service setting, that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed aboveCommercial cooking and recipe development experience required; menu planning desiredKnowledge of proper food handling procedures required; food safety manager-level certification (may be obtained upon hire)Experience working with email and MS Office softwareExperience with Jolt, Parsley, Paycom is a plusAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; some early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts required.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally 50 lbs.Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.