Evening Assistant Produce​/Store Manager

Description

Who is Wilson Farm?

Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.

Job Summary: The Evening Produce / Store Assistant Manager plays a dual role at Wilson Farm, acting as a key support during the day to the Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager, and serving as the Store Closing Manager in the evening across all departments. This individual is considered “#3 in command” of the Produce Department and is trusted to ensure smooth operations, staff coordination, and a safe, clean, and customer-ready store s position starts at $24/hr.

Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am-7/8pm, Friday:
Off, Saturday: 10am-7/8pm, Sun: 10am-7/8pm
*** Can select a day between Mon-Thurs to be classified as ½ day (1pm – close)

Key Responsibilities

Daytime:
Produce Department Support

• Assist Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager with daily department operations
• Support inventory rotation, merchandising, stocking, and product presentation
• Monitor product quality and assist with trimming, culling, and restocking as needed
• Lead by example in maintaining cleanliness and organization in work and sales areas
• Provide guidance to produce staff, answer questions, and help train new team members
• Communicate any inventory needs or customer feedback to management

Evening:
Store Closing Manager

• Oversee all departments (produce, bakery, grocery, cheese, garden shop, etc.) during evening hours – specifically between the hours of 4pm – close (typically between 7-8pm)
• Serve as the on-site point person for staff questions, customer service issues, and incident response
• Ensure evening tasks are completed: stocking, cleaning , and closing checklists
• Delegate responsibilities as needed to ensure store readiness for next business day
• Lock up and secure all areas at the end of the shift following store procedures
• Communicate shift updates or issues to store leadership via closing reports or hand-off notes

Requirements

Qualifications

• Prior experience in produce, retail, grocery, or farmstand environment preferred
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience required, particularly in evening or closing roles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a fast-paced setting
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors