Retail Kitchen Manager

Community Food Co-op; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Community Food Co-op in Bozeman, MT is hiring a Retail Kitchen Manager to lead and develop a team, ensure 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.

Qualifications

• Management experience in retail or food service.
• Commercial cooking and recipe development experience desirable.
• Food handling procedures knowledge; food safety certification preferred.
• Experience with email and MS Office software; familiarity with Jolt/Parsley/Paycom a plus.
• Flexible schedule; some early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts expected.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Retail Kitchen (RK) 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 work shifts as needed.
• Maintain shift workflows and checklists for timely daily tasks.
• Ensure team members are trained across Retail Kitchen areas.
• Oversee production planning and inventory, food preparation, and presentation.
• Maintain recipes and production records for efficiency and decision-making.
• Ensure kitchen, storage, and retail areas are stocked, clean, and compliant with safety standards.
• Communicate with Food Service leadership to coordinate plans and support teamwork.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Kitchen, Bakery, and other departments to maintain supplies.
• Collaborate on new recipes and process improvements; monitor sales and margins to minimize waste.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Operations management

Food safety

Kitchen supervision

Tools

Jolt

Parsley

Paycom

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Co-op West Main - Bozeman, MT, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $65000.00Salary, 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 products
• Coach and support staff to maintain high standards for customer service, product quality, productivity, and safety
• Coordinate shift coverage and work shifts, as needed
• Maintain shift workflows and checklists to ensure timely and consistent completion of daily and routine tasks
• Ensure team members are trained across Retail Kitchen areas
• Oversee production planning and inventory, food preparation, and presentation following established protocols
• Maintain accurate recipes and production records for efficiency and informed decision-making
• Ensure kitchen, storage, and retail food areas are stocked, organized, clean, and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards
• Communicate 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 levels
• Collaborate with Food Service Manager and Production Kitchen Manager on new recipes and process improvements
• Monitor sales, waste, customer feedback, and margins to adjust production levels, minimize waste, and achieve financial goals
• Foster an engaging and inclusive culture that values all individuals and their contributions
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Management experience required, preferably in a retail or food service setting, that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed above
• Commercial cooking and recipe development experience required; menu planning desired
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures required; food safety manager-level certification (may be obtained upon hire)
• Experience working with email and MS Office software
• Experience with Jolt, Parsley, Paycom is a plus
• Ability 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.