Retail Kitchen Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Co-op West Main

• Bozeman, MT, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $65000.00Salary, The Community Food Co-op is hiring a Retail Kitchen Manager to help us bring people together around good food that nourishes our community. You'll lead and develop a team, create a welcoming experience for our customers, and keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly while supporting local producers and our Co-op's mission. We are a locally rooted, member-owned business where people matter. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help your team grow, and take pride in work that connects our community every day. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the Co-op. We provide a 20% employee discount for you and your immediate family, including your spouse or partner you live with. Here you can build a rewarding career while being part of something bigger! The schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Must have availability from morning to evening. Lead Retail Kitchen (RK) operations including hot bar, cold bar, and merchandising to prepare and serve attractive, quality products Coach and support staff to maintain high standards for customer service, product quality, productivity, and safety Coordinate shift coverage and work shifts, as needed Maintain shift workflows and checklists to ensure timely and consistent completion of daily and routine tasks Ensure team members are trained across Retail Kitchen areas Oversee production planning and inventory, food preparation, and presentation following established protocols Maintain accurate recipes and production records for efficiency and informed decision-making Ensure kitchen, storage, and retail food areas are stocked, organized, clean, and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards Communicate regularly with Food Service leadership to coordinate work plans, align priorities, and support effective teamwork across the department. Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Kitchen, Bakery, and other departments to maintain adequate ingredients, supplies, and service levels Collaborate with Food Service Manager and Production Kitchen Manager on new recipes and process improvements Monitor sales, waste, customer feedback, and margins to adjust production levels, minimize waste, and achieve financial goals Foster an engaging and inclusive culture that values all individuals and their contributions Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

Management experience required, preferably in a retail or food service setting, that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed above Commercial cooking and recipe development experience required; menu planning desired Knowledge of proper food handling procedures required; food safety manager-level certification (may be obtained upon hire) Experience working with email and MS Office software Experience with Jolt, Parsley, Paycom is a plus Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; some early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts required.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally 50 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.