Kitchen Manager & Buyer - Plum Market Ann Arbor Maple Rd.

Plum Market is an emerging leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are committed to providing the very best selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items.

Our Team Members are passionate about delivering the highest quality food, beverage, and grocery essentials to our Customers, helping them achieve a better lifestyle. We believe our Team Members and Customers are our top priority by delivering the best possible Customer retail experience.

Our Plum Market Grocery Stores are reflective of the communities we serve. From Team Members to Customers, local vendors and product selection, we are proud of the inclusive culture in which we thrive, and promote at Plum Market. If you share our enthusiasm, please apply to see how you may fit in.

Benefits of working at Plum Market:

We can offer a variety of retail shifts to help with work/life balance.

You can learn about great food and grow your passion at the same time.

We provide exceptional training to help you grow your knowledge.

Paid time and a half for working any of these five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.

Promotional opportunities. We are a growing company and you can grow with us!

Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and/or your family.

401k with company match after a 6 month waiting period.

20% off Team Member Discount.

50% off Team Member Lunch Discount.

Plum Market offers a desirable and rewarding place to work.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

Description:

The Kitchen Manager & Buyer is responsible for the exceptional execution of Customer Service by the entire Prepared Foods Department. They are responsible for overseeing department inventory, margin, labor budgets, pricing integrity, merchandising standards, food preparation, health & safety compliance. They will ensure all Prepared Foods Team Members receive proper training and supervision. The manager will ensure the highest level of execution in regards to ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, merchandising and preparation of food.

Who you are:

You have a passion for Plum Market; local, organic, all natural and specialty brands.

You model and provide exceptional Customer Service to our Customers and Team Members.

You have the experience and knowledge to balance the needs of the Kitchen, BOH, FOH and Catering at any given time.

You have the courage to pursue new ideas, and make suggestions for improvement.

You make an impact by accepting a challenge, working hard, being bold and, taking- action.

You have an extreme eye for details and commitment to complete tasks.

What you will bring:

Experience in a Leadership Position, providing and modeling Exceptional Customer Service, setting clear, achievable expectations for your Team, giving feedback and following through on the needs of the Team.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously as a detail-oriented and efficient person.

Experience with Perishable Inventory Management, that includes proper rotation and labeling, food safety and sanitation.

Kitchen experience preferred

ServSafe Managerial certification preferred.

Flexible and able to switch tasks quickly.

Calm in stressful situations and able to provide a strong and cohesive department.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

What you will do:

Oversee Daily Operations, including supervision and delegation of tasks within the Production Team, FOH Team and supporting roles within the department.

Manage Ordering and Inventory of all product for the Department, and maintaining comprehensive reporting of Purchasing and Spoilage.

Lead communication with Catering Customers and ensure proper execution of the Catering program.

Work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the position and the Team.

Assist Store Operations with interviewing, hiring and all Team Member Training and Development.

Give feedback that is actionable and allows Team Members to improve and develop.

Handle Customer and Team Member complaints or issues in a professional, courteous, and thoughtful way.

Write an effective labor schedule

Work with Store Operations on any performance issues, progressive discipline and performance reviews.