Produce Department Manager- Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods Holiday Manor Market - Rainbow Blossom
Louisville, KY
About the Job
There is a full-time position available.
Open availability preferred.
Benefits: 401(k) Matching, Dental Insurance, Employee Discount, Flexible Schedule, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Bonus Pay
Benefit Conditions: A waiting period may apply, Only full-time employees eligible
Produce Department Manager
Job Description
Updated on 4/22/2022
Rainbow Blossom was started in 1977 by Rob and Pumpkin Auerbach and is managed today by their daughter
Summer Auerbach. We are so proud to have been a thriving part our Louisville community for so many years!
Our mission is to be a resource for improving the quality of life for ourselves, our community, and our company.
Our company supports health & wellness in our community and our employees should reflect our mission. We
support individuality and hire team members from all walks of life. At Rainbow Blossom, you will find a professional
environment that is supportive of your career goals as well as your personal goals.
We guarantee our foods are free of synthetic preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. Our commitment to quality
allows us to guarantee that our customers will be satisfied with their products unconditionally. Furthermore, we are
more than happy to accommodate any special orders to ensure that each customer has exactly what they want and
need.
The Produce Manager is responsible for ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandising and management of the
Produce department. As a manager, the Produce Manager is also responsible for the smooth operation of the store,
ensuring employee accountability, and up/down communication with the Store Manager.
This position reports directly to the Store Manager with oversight from the Produce Category Manager. This is a fulltime position, not to exceed 40 hours each week.
Requirements
o Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
o 1+ years' experience in retail management.
o 2+ years' experience in customer service
Desired Skills
o Demonstrate leadership capability by setting an example for the team and delegating tasks out
appropriately to maintain store efficiency.
o Must actively mentor staff, providing support and feedback based upon performance.
o Must have great communication skills by showing the ability to listen, ask questions, and provide clear
instructions.
o Maintain a positive attitude and the highest levels of professionalism as you lead your team.
o Must be able to provide the highest level of customer service to our customers, going above and beyond
to take care of their needs.
o Must be able to handle multiple demands in a calm and orderly manner, addressing each issue according
to its priority.
o Must be able to put together a plan and follow through consistently on commitments.
o Support your team, your fellow managers, and the Store Manager by being a leader in your store.
o Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Produce Department Manager
Job Description
Responsibilities
o Order and receive for the Produce department.
o Prepare and maintain the Salad Bar.
o Manage a team as they stock Produce deliveries in a timely manner.
o Understand and maintain Organic certification compliance.
o Drive sales through well-merchandised displays and increase the profitability of the Produce department.
o Ensure backstock is worked consistently and accurately.
o Manage top and bottom sellers to ensure product sets stay profitable.
o Ensure department stays profitable through the use of department ledgers as a means of maintaining
costs.
o Utilize feedback provided by Management and Category Manager to make changes to the department to
drive sales.
o Manage a team of cashiers and stockers as they complete tasks for the Produce department and the store
in general. Provide training on completing tasks to staff as well as following up to ensure compliance.
o Ensure the Produce department inventory is being managed and maintained through monthly inventories
and order guides.
o Regularly complete cleaning on the Produce department to ensure shelves and displays are clean and
inviting at all times.
o Ensure staff are working in a safe and productive manner at all times.
o Regularly cull the Produce department to ensure products are always fresh and inviting.
o Attend monthly Produce department meetings as well as monthly meetings with the Store Manager.
o Complete audits on the Produce department to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
This list of job responsibilities is considered a general outline of the position. This position is expected to do
whatever it takes to get the job done to ensure the successful operation of the store and of Rainbow Blossom.
This position will be required to lift up to 20 pounds often and 50 pounds occasionally. This position will often
be both indoors, outdoors, and in a climate-controlled cooler. This position will be exposed to environments
consisting of hot and cold temperatures as well as potential exposure to wind and precipitation. This position will be
rarely expected to work in a freezer. This position will be expected to stand and walk often, to sit and squat or kneel
occasionally, and to climb rarely.