Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Company Store Manager is responsible for the overall sales, profitability, customer service, visual strategies, operations, and inventory management of the Portland, Maine store location. The Store Manager supervises and motivates the entire store team, providing inspiration to drive sales and exceed customer service expectation through coaching, providing effective feedback and reward and recognizing accomplishments. Store Managers must promote a fun and positive work environment that fosters open communication, encourages teamwork and creativity.
Why You’ll Love Working Here :
- Lead a team at a store people love to visit – Our beautiful Portland location is full of flavor, charm, and returning customers
- Enjoy a 50% employee discount – Stock your pantry and kitchen with gourmet goodies and high-quality kitchenware
- Make your mark – You'll have real influence on store operations, sales, and team culture
- Grow your skills – Great opportunity to develop in retail leadership, operations, and customer experience
- Work with a supportive team – Positive culture, passionate coworkers, and a company that cares
- Join a brand with a big reputation – Stonewall Kitchen is a New England favorite with national reach
- Love where you work – Our store is located in Portland, Maine , surrounded by great food, art, and ocean air
JOB SUMMARY
Ensure adequate staffing to cover all shifts through effective scheduling, recruitment, orientation and training practices and effectively manage employee turnoverResolve customer problems or complaints by determining optimal solutionsExecute Company Visual Presentation and Merchandising standards and maintain through proper product presentation, sampling, signage and lightingResponsible for store inventory, including managing inventory levels in accordance with min / max system, coordination of cycle counts and bi-annual inventory, and accuracy of inventory informationMaintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results including the quality of the guest service as well as the quality of the food service (if applicable) through cooking classes, demos or café servicesManage store budget and operating expenses, including supplies and payroll costs and analyze variances to initiate corrective actionsProvide feedback to appropriate corporate department regarding issues that arise (e.g., customer suggestions or complaints, marketing needs, visual needs, facilities needs)Maintain the stability and reputation of the Company by complying with legal requirementsProtect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment and ensure that ServSafe practices are enforcedComplete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work resultsMaintain operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and proceduresManage store revenue, including proper cash handling, deposit reconciliation and delivery of deposits to bankRequirements :
Customer focused and a minimum 5 years of retail experience with at least 3 years supervisory experienceAbility to work evenings, weekends and holidaysResults driven with strong organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skillsComputer literate (Microsoft office preferred)Proven food service / quality standards deliveryStonewall Kitchen is an EEO employer. Stonewall Kitchen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.