What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Assistant Manager position at Ben & Jerry's FoCo?
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of an Assistant Manager is to assist the General Manager (GM) in the daily operations of the scoop shop. This person should set a good and positive example by working as a member of the scoop line team performing a variety of duties, including but not limited to: scooping ice cream, handling cash, baking, cleaning, maintaining excellent customer service, and attending all team and shift manager meetings. This person should be a great resource for the team as an alternative to the GM if the GM is unavailable.
ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Aid in all day-to-day operations of the scoop shop, to include but not limited to: store and staff appearance, customer service, cleanliness, compliance with safety and operating standards
- Assist the GM with the interviewing and hiring process of new team members
- Provide assistance to the GM with consistent, and on-going, training of Team Members on all shop duties
- To include:
- orientation of shop,
- how-to of menu items,
- scooping weight and sizes,
- full completion of cake making (packing, flipping, decorating)
- Hold Team Members and Shift Managers accountable for their actions and job responsibilities
- Maintain established systems to ensure the accuracy of all register, cash transactions, and daily cash and sales summary reports
- Assist the GM in meeting and exceeding the performance goals of the shop
- Perform inventory checks as needed. Ensure all invoices are crosschecked with packing slips and advising the GM/owner of any discrepancies at that time
- Participate in creating agendas for, and attending, all team and shift manager meetings
- Participation in meetings with the GM/owner meetings, as well as Leadership Calls
- Learn all on-demands menus, update menus and hours, as needed
- Create standards of operations for preparing on-demand product
- Monitor and maintain compliance of all shop task lists
- Attend and participate in all performance evaluations for Team Members and Shift Managers
- Participation in planning and attending community, donation, and networking events
- Handle customer and team member concerns in the absence of a GM and/or Owner; escalate as necessary
- Ensure that all shop/equipment maintenance is done/up to date
- Taking and uploading social media posts as directed by the regional social media manager
NON-ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform related work as assigned
EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
Required:
- Friendly, upbeat, and courteous—loves to have fun and put smiles on people’s faces!
- Honest and reliable
- Quality and customer-service driven
- 1 years of experience in a shift manager or similar role
- Relevant experience may be considered towards the experience requirement
Preferred:
- Experience in the food service or hospitality industry
- Knows, understands, and lives Ben & Jerry’s mission statement
- Loves ice cream!
WORK HOURS
- As determined by business needs in conjunction with the Owner
- Must be available nights, weekends, and/or holidays
- Flexibility is a must
TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
- Travel around the front range / other areas of Colorado as deemed necessary for events
- Must have reliable transportation
- If using your personal vehicle, must maintain a valid Driver’s License and state-mandated minimum level of insurance coverage
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, and sitting associated with managing a typical retail shop environment throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds periodically throughout the day
- Manual dexterity needed to scoop, mix, decorate and deliver product, use of office equipment and repair shop equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
- Management: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Collins, CO 80524: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20