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Title: Store Manager at How On Earth
Salary Position

We are a small store and local foods restaurant serving seasonal farm to table fare and sourcing many seasonal grocery and locally and organically produced grocery products. We are seeking a Store Manager who will develop our grocery, educational and prepared kitchen program. The Store Manager is 100% responsible for all areas of the operation. In addition to daily ordering, costing out of items, and menu development in collaboration with the stores Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to develop our sustainability initiatives and direct innovative store management systems that embody the sustainable foods movement.

The right candidate for this position is positive, extremely hard working, knowledgeable, and independent. You know the facts behind the food and products: where it comes from, how it was grown, what its impact is, why it is good for you, and how much it costs. You have a true passion for local, sustainable agriculture and strive to make the best choices in the store 100% of the time. You are well versed in the topics of grass fed vs. grain fed meats, GMO’S, the importance of anti-biotic and hormone free meats/dairy, and other sustainable food system issues. You are driven to learn and teach staff, customers, and community members about local, sustainable, foods.

The right candidate for this position will recognize this as a very unique opportunity to have creative design of store programs, and innovative food systems; to network with local farmers and local foods activists; and work with an amazing team of truly passionate people.

You lead and motivate the How on Earth Team, organize all aspects of How on Earth’s functionality as a business and educational model, and perform all the behind-the-scenes tasks, which create a seamless flow of service, sustainability, and education to everyone who walks in the door.

General:
• Oversee all aspects of How on Earth and make final decisions on matters of importance.

Personnel:
• Direct hiring, training, and scheduling of all employees.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of store staffing needs. Prepare schedules and ensure all shifts are covered.
• Develop team member skills by providing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and by conducting employee reviews and providing employee incentives. Revise and adapt employee job descriptions and protocols when necessary.
• Empower team members through job training workshops and skills development.
• Ensure all team members have knowledge and skills to provide customers with excellent customer service.
• Assist all team members when needed.
• Delegate weekly tasks when needed.

Financial:
• Ensure that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/ payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and be accountable for financial transactions, including buying of inventory, day-to-day costs, and major expenses.
• Sole purchaser of store inventory.
• Work with accounting personnel on monthly basis to ensure profitability and ensure that costs are being cut when applicable.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to complete budgets.
• Direct the creation of a business plan, which reflects the How on Earth mission, vision, and values.
• Ensure all How on Earth practices are legal.

Food Safety and Planning:
• Be servsafe certified. Ensure sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
• Be knowledgeable and comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Work with Kitchen Manager to plan prepared foods products, order accurately, minimize waste, and monitor food costs.
• Supervise portion control and quantities for preparation to minimize waste.
• Work with Kitchen Manager to revise food sources for sustainability.
• Ensure all certified kitchen users have adequate paper work and forms on file.
• Provide kitchen users with proper information on using kitchen
• Schedule kitchen users accurately.

Customer Service:
• Ensure customer service in all areas.
• Seek and respond to customer feedback for products and services.
• Respond to any and all complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied customers into return guests.
• Keep records of customer feedback.
• Direct team training in sales and customer service.

Education and Sustainability:
• Direct and develop educational materials for staff and customers.
• Ensure that all aspects of our products and services are in line with the How on Earth vision, mission, and values statements.
• Develop new and innovative programs, workshops, services, or events, to educate staff and customers about sustainability issues and create a friendly atmosphere of community involvement.
• Develop goals and visions for the future of How on Earth.
• Provide strong presence in local community and high level of community involvement by team members.

Operational Responsibilities
• Ensure all store equipment and building are maintained to the highest capacity.
• Estimate needs for supplies, inventory and store items and ensure they are stocked. Keep inventory records at all times
• Direct creative, efficient, and productive advertising campaigns.
• Close out cash box when nightly or monitor team members doing so.
• Create protocols and systems for catering.
• Cerate and direct email blasts, manage listserve.
• Check First Aid box monthly for supplies.

Please send resume and cover letter to the email address along with answers to the following questions to thestore@howonearth.net. What interests you most in the Store Manager Position at How on Earth? How are you committed to the local sustainable food movement? In what ways do you live sustainably?

Interviews will be conducted starting June 1st. Position to being Late July- Early April.

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