Retail Manager

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

Staff meals

Job summary

Monte’s Fine Foods in Maine is seeking an experienced retail/restaurant manager to lead our team and deliver exceptional guest service.

This full-time, year-round role requires strong leadership, operations oversight, and a passion for high-quality foods. Join a local company committed to outstanding service and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Positive, joyful, and energetic attitude.
• Availability evenings and weekends.
• Experience with retail POS systems and MS Office.
• Previous restaurant or retail management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the retail sales team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Manage wine program to optimize product presentation and availability.
• Supervise daily store operations including cash handling, POS system management, and ordering.
• Conduct employee orientation, training & development sessions, and performance evaluations to build a skilled team.
• Implement effective marketing initiatives to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards specific to specialty food retailing.

Job description

Monte’s Fine Foods is seeking an experienced retail/restaurant manager to join our team! This is a full-time, year-round position, 40-45 hours per week.

Duties include:

• Lead and motivate the retail sales team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Manage our wine program to optimize product presentation and availability.
• Supervise daily store operations including cash handling, POS system management, and ordering.
• Conduct employee orientation, training & development sessions, and performance evaluations to build a skilled team.
• Implement effective marketing initiatives to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards specific to specialty food retailing.

Requirements:

• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• A positive, joyful, and energetic attitude.
• Availability evenings and weekends.
• Experience with retail POS systems and MS Office.
• Previous restaurant or retail management experience.

Monte's offers the following benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus opportunities
• Staff meals

Join us and be part of a small, local company committed to delivering exceptional guest service and the highest quality foods.