Retail Store Manager

Wild Fork Foods

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Culinary Training

Higher Education Programs

Vacation Time & Holidays

Monthly Bonus Potential

Free Shipping

Product giveaways

Store allowance

Job summary

Wild Fork Foods in Tampa is seeking an experienced Retail Store Manager to lead a team of brand ambassadors, ensuring inventory accuracy, product freshness, and strong store execution.

You will train and mentor staff, manage schedules and budgets, and deliver a high‑impact customer experience while building community relationships.

This role offers growth opportunities and requires flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of retail experience with store-level leadership and P&L accountability.
Proven track record in coaching and training employees.
Strong understanding of sales drivers and customer service.

Responsibilities

Hire, retain, develop and mentor a high-performing team.
Create an inspiring team environment with open communication and energy.
Lead by example and embody company values.
Provide training to improve knowledge and cross-train to maintain productivity.
Establish and maintain top store execution standards.
Maintain inventory and communicate needs with distribution/commercial teams.
Focus on delivering outstanding customer experience and product knowledge.
Develop plans to attract more customers and increase basket size.
Ensure policy compliance and effective HR guidance.
Maximize productivity through scheduling and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & Training

Communication

Budgeting & P&L

Hiring & People Mgmt

Time Management

Flexibility

Product Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Order Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Retail Store Manager

As a Wild Fork Retail Store Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our team of brand ambassadors. Providing guidance, training, and leadership skills to inspire the team to perform at their optimum. You will lead by example and embody the company's core values to establish a dynamic and caring work environment. Additionally, ensuring that we maintain proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, monitoring day-to-day store operations, and becoming the community's personal chef and friendly butcher.

If you are someone looking for a career growth opportunity and you LOVE TO COOK & LOVE TO EAT, we would love to connect with you!

Our Values: Determination, Simplicity, Availability, Humility, Sincerity, Discipline, Ownership

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

Hire, retain, develop and mentor a high-performing team of employees
Create an inspiring team environment with open communication, high energy and respectful culture
Lead by example and embody the company's core values
Provide training to improve the knowledge base and utilize cross-training to maintain productivity when employees are absent
Establish and achieve the highest standard of store execution
Offer sufficient resources and autonomy to build trust and ownership
Focus on delivering TOP of the line customer experience by sharing your passion for food and becoming a product expert
Maintain and replenish inventory, staying in communication with the distribution center and commercial team regarding store specific needs
Develop a plan strategically designed to bring in more customers and increase their basket size
Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and can function properly
Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines
Provides leadership and guidance with Human Resources functions
Maximize productivity through effective scheduling
Manage controllable costs to keep the store profitable
Execute other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
5+ years of retail experience, with at least 3 years in a store-level leadership capacity with P&L accountability
Proven success in coaching and training employees
Strong understanding of sales drivers and customer service
Excellent communication skills
Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes
Ability to delegate tasks to other team members
Be determined and deliver superior results with a sense of urgency, time management, and prioritization
Systems capabilities preferred: SAP, Order Management Systems, Microsoft Office
Treat it like you own it – take ownership and responsibility to be successful
Acts with respect and values other opinions
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analyzing
Demonstrated ability to meet and work within a budget
Ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlines
The availability to work a flexible schedule, working various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends/holidays.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in freezers
Stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours
Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and products

Benefits & Perks: