Farmer's Market Manager

Position Overview:

As the Farmer’s Market Manager you will perform all functions relating to the maintenance and proper preparation of the farmer’s market stall as well as managing all Markets and their employees. You will have to be able to lift at least 50 pounds and willing to work in adverse weather conditions. The Market Manager must be able to work quickly efficiently and able to adjust for unexpected circumstances. You will ensure a positive Atwater’s image by providing courteous, friendly, and effective customer service. Must be able to work Saturday and/or Sunday.

Experience: At least 3 years of manager experience, Farmer's Market Experience Strongly preferred

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

· Load and unload food items and supplies required to take to the market and ensure the same is done for every market

· Ensure special orders are prepared and brought to the farmer’s market.

· Make sure food items are labelled and packaged correctly.

· Make sure the customers are being taken care of and the stall looks clean and neat at all times.

· Ensure food items and presentation meets health department standards and safe work practices. Make sure the van is clean and organized.

· Ensure proper procedure of customer check out: making the correct change.

· Document waste/spoilage, leftovers, and expenses on the appropriate form.

· Follow the directions to fill out the “Market Money Form”

· Train and develop market staff members.

· Work with HR to hire and manage needed staff members.

· Be in charge and accountable for the financials of the Markets.

· Attend Manager’s Loops and ensure rollouts. In Charge of ordering for all Markets

· Have at least one office day per week at the Big Kitchen.

Qualifications:

· Ability to drive a van (must submit a clean driving record from MVA).

· Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.

· Ability to work independently, ask for help when needed, and make the best decisions for all Markets.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

· Basic math skills.

· Advanced knowledge of ingredient information and products of Atwater’s as well as teaching consistently the market team.

· Ability to perform physical requirements: lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds, unassisted.

· Stand and walk for an extended period of time.

· Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

Example of a Market Shift (9:00 am Market - hours varies depending on which market you are assigned to):

5:30 am Arrive at the bakery, load up the van, collect market supplies

6:00 am Leave bakery, drive to market location

7:15 am Arrive at the market location, unload, set up a market stand

9:00 am Market opens: Interact with customers, complete sales, keep the market stand stocked and presentable

1:00 pm Pack upmarket stand, inventory product returns

1:15 pm Leave market, drive back to the bakery

2:30 pm Arrive at the bakery, unload the van, return supplies, complete paperwork

3:00 pm Market shift ends

Schedule:

· 10 hour shift