Exciting Opportunity in Leadership
Our Fairfax 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 & 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.
Apply to be our Specialty Manager
Responsibilities
Responsibilities partially include:
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 Manage the finances of the department, including understanding pricing and margins, participating in buying, and maintaining accurate inventories Handle all personnel development and administration for the department, including interviewing, hiring, and separations
Qualifications
Ideal candidate would possess:
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
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits for staff such as:
Quarterly profit share bonuses 401K with employer match up to 4% Vacation and Sick Time 30% discount on all store purchases, 50% discount on made to order Takeout food and drink Medical, dental, and vision plans
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