Produce Manager-Balducci's Alexandria, VA

Job Description

At Balducci’s, we’re a market for foodies, by foodies
. With a rich heritage dating back to 1916, we’ve grown into a premier specialty gourmet food retailer serving the Mid-Atlantic United States. Our stores are known for offering the very best in gourmet finds, international delights, and chef-prepared foods
—all curated to inspire and delight. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality across every department, from locally-grown produce and prime cut meats to fresh seafood
, imported cheeses
, and artisanal products
. Whether you're entertaining guests or preparing a weeknight dinner, Balducci’s is your trusted destination for culinary excellence.

Pay Transparency:
The salary range is $55k to $62k annually with bonus potential. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Produce Manager-This is a non-union position

• Responsible for Superior Service goals of the Department
• Supervise department staff to include scheduling, training and assigning duties
• Implement all merchandising programs
• Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation and culling, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic, and proper backroom procedures
  * Responsible for ordering and inventory control to meet division "turn" goals
• Ensure the Department has the highest quality of produce available for the customer
• Monitor to ensure variety standards are followed, as well as 100% compliance on ad item display
• Ensure paperwork, as set by the Division, is followed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management
• Responsible for the sales and profitability of the Department

• High School Diploma/GED or relevant work history or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Produce, with Assistant Produce Manager experience preferred.
• Must have strong leadership ability
• Must possess strong Customer Service quality

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment, backroom receiving and production area, and outdoor weather conditions.

Exposure to 40˚ Fahrenheit while handling products and/or working in a cooler.

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions during times when plants, shrubs and trees are displayed outdoors.

Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

• 12 days of PTO annually
• 40 hours of sick time
• 6 recognized holidays
• 401(k) match up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Program (EPA) benefits
• And so much more!

Balducci Food Lover's Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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