Manager - Prepared Foods - Quick Hire!

Joseph's Classic Market is a well-established grocery market celebrated for its commitment to quality, freshness, and community values. As a cornerstone in the local grocery sector, Joseph's Classic Market prides itself on delivering a distinctive shopping experience highlighted by its dedication to offering scratch-made, high-quality prepared foods. The market emphasizes fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully crafted meals and products, ensuring that every guest enjoys superior quality and excellent customer service. It is a preferred destination for those seeking a welcoming environment, diverse food options, and personalized service that caters to the needs of families and individuals alike. With a rich tradition that blends classic culinary techniques with innovation, Joseph's Classic Market sets itself apart by championing local ingredients and promoting sustainable, health-conscious choices. The role of Prepared Foods Department Manager at Joseph's Classic Market is an exciting leadership opportunity within the heart of the store's culinary offerings. The manager is entrusted with overseeing daily operations across the entire prepared foods department, including the hot bar, grab-and-go selections, salads, soups, sides, family meals, and special seasonal items. The core responsibility of the manager is to maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, safety, and visual appeal while delivering efficient and friendly service. This position demands a leader who is passionate about food and can inspire a skilled team to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. This full-time managerial role requires effective oversight of food production processes, ensuring adherence to recipes and portion controls, managing inventory and cost targets, and upholding stringent food safety and sanitation standards. The manager also plays a pivotal role in merchandising, coordinating seasonal displays, and packaging that enhance product appeal and drive sales. Collaboration with marketing and other departments such as kitchen, deli, and bakery is essential to support catering and special promotions. Strong team leadership is vital in this role, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating department staff. The manager fosters a culture of hospitality, cleanliness, and pride, ensuring daily team alignment on goals and quality through pre-shift meetings and ongoing coaching. Communication extends beyond the department with participation in store leadership meetings and contribution to seasonal menu planning. Joseph's Classic Market provides a supportive work environment that values employee contributions and encourages professional growth. Benefits for this position include a positive atmosphere, competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and personal days, employee discounts, and management bonus programs. The hiring process involves the use of VidCruiter for video interviews, enhancing accessibility and efficiency. Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify, reinforcing the market's commitment to compliance and diversity. Joining Joseph's Classic Market as a Prepared Foods Department Manager means becoming part of a community-focused, quality-driven organization where culinary tradition meets innovation and leadership. The role offers an enriching career path for individuals dedicated to excellence in food service management within a dynamic and rewarding retail environment.

• Minimum 3 years culinary or food service management experience
• ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain
• ability to manage fast-paced food production
• strong leadership and communication skills
• ability to lift 50 lbs
• availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• ability to stand for extended periods