What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Manager - Monterey position at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company?
WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we're on a mission to become a one billion dollar brand and beyond. We want to be every consumer's first choice of premium chocolate, and we believe we can do that through our products and the way we do business, which are all inspired by our brand commitment to Making Life A Bite Better. We are a company committed to both personal and professional growth and believe that each employee contributes directly to Ghirardelli's growth and success.
The Hourly Manager will be responsible and accountable for various aspects of managing our store and upholding the high standards of the company and its reputation. The hourly manager will help his or her management team ensure that the store operates in a way that helps deliver excellent customer service, maximizes financial return, and fosters an environment that makes Ghirardelli a great place to work for our employees.
- Store Management
- Ensures the well-being of store and its employees through effective management of safety and risk, including prevention, escalation, and response
- Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization by following company standards of team building, recognition, and professionalism
- Works closely with store personnel, district manager, district and division management teams, and Ghirardelli corporate liaisons, such as human resources, IT, finance, and payroll
- Restaurant and Retail Operations
- Effectively prioritizes daily store activities
- Upholds the values of exemplary customer service by modeling behavior and leadership
- Monitors sales and labor cost issues with a goal to maximize profitability without sacrificing customer service
- Responds in a timely manner to all escalated customer service issues
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness, food/product safety, and branding requirements
- Properly uses MICROS system and its functionality, including payroll, inventory management, cost of goods sold, gross profit, and customer service
- Advises and assists general manager in establishing store plans that are attainable and growth-oriented
- Helps maintain inventory levels at optimum efficiency through order placement with vendors and appropriate corporate personnel
- People Management
- Responsible for payroll, scheduling, interviewing, selection, in-service training, in conjunction with the human resources and payroll departments
- Develops store personnel, using coaching, mentoring, and empowerment practices
- Handles Chocolatier employee relations functions
Ghirardelli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.
