Specialty Manager

Genatural; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonuses

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

30% storewide discount

50% discount on made to order Takeout food and drink

401k benefit with employer match

Job summary

A specialty grocery store in Mill Valley is seeking a full-time Specialty Cheese & Wine Manager to lead its specialty department. Candidates should have strong knowledge of wine and cheese, along with at least one year of management experience. Key responsibilities include team leadership, overseeing product quality, and managing department finances. The position offers benefits such as profit share bonuses, medical plans, paid vacation, and a 30% store discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of previous management experience at department level.
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer and artisan/specialty cheeses.
• Computer skills to place orders and create purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four or five in performance and customer service.
• Train and maintain department procedures, skills, and operations.
• Oversight of ordering and product quality.
• Fulfillment of Safety Program and cultivating a strong Safety Culture.
• Maintain sanitation and presentation standards for the department.
• Responsible for costing updates, pricing, and margin blending.
• Handle all personnel development and administration including interviewing, hiring, and separations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of wine

Strong knowledge of cheese

Team building

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Our Mill Valley store is looking to hire a Full Time Specialty Cheese & Wine Manager.

Our Mill Valley store is looking for a full time Specialty Manager to lead our full service Specialty department. We specialize in organic and biodynamic wines, organic beer, as well as artisan cheeses from many local and organic producers. We are seeking a person with at least one year of management experience. This position requires someone who has strong knowledge of wine and cheese, a sincere commitment to the organic food movement, and a leadership style that is based on team building, teaching, supporting, and role-modeling. Also required is the ability to manage the finances of the department, including participating in buying, overseeing buyers, pricing, margins, inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four or five in performance, customer service, product knowledge
• Train and maintain department procedures, skills, and operations
• Oversight of ordering and product quality
• Fulfillment of Safety Program and cultivating a strong Safety Culture
• Maintain sanitation and presentation standards for the department
• Responsible for costing updates, pricing, and margin blending
• Handle all personnel development and administration including interviewing, hiring, and separations

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of buying experience
• Minimum one year of previous management experience at department level
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer and artisan/specialty cheeses
• Cheese cutting and wrapping or strong food handling experience
• Computer skills to place orders and create purchase orders
• Ability to lift and move wine boxes up to 45 lbs, stock product on shelves, cut & wrap cheese

For our Full-Time Employees, we offer:
* Profit Share Bonuses
* Medical, dental and vision plans
* Paid Vacation and Sick Time
* 30% storewide discount, 50% discount on made to order Takeout food and drink
* 401k benefit with employer match