Specialty Foods Manager
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Specialty Grocery Retailer
- Team Atmosphere and Environment
- Passion for Food and People
- The Specialty Foods Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of our grocery department by leading a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional merchandising, maintaining store conditions, and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Responsibilities:
- Curate a department that offers top-quality products and exceptional customer experiences
- Lead a knowledgeable team focused on providing outstanding service to enhance customer loyalty
- Ensure all products meet our stringent quality and freshness standards
- Create captivating merchandising displays and planograms that engage customers
- Encourage a culture of food expertise among staff
- Mentor team members to elevate customer experiences through product recommendations
- Keep the department visually appealing and seasonally relevant
- Establish and nurture relationships with specialty vendors and producers
- Manage inventory effectively to maintain product availability
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards rigorously
- Drive departmental financial goals while ensuring product quality
- Contribute to strategic planning for long-term growth
- Identify emerging food trends through sales analysis
- Genuine passion for specialty foods and global culinary traditions
- Proven leadership experience in managing specialty food teams, categories, and merchandising
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a knack for sharing knowledge
- Strong attention to detail in presentation and inventory management
- Ability to balance creativity with business acumen
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Performance-based incentive plan
- Collaborative and supportive team environment