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Expired on March 30, 2026
Job Description
The Front End Manager oversees operations of a natural foods front of house; to meet the Co-op’s goals for sales, margin, labor and customer service, ensuring that the department contributes to the financial and social best interest of the Co-op.
Responsibilities
- Ensure efficient, informative and friendly service standards
- Treat staff and managers with consistency and fairness
- Set performance, productivity, and service standards for all department staff
- Ensures department areas are clean, safe, and meet health standards
- Hire qualified applicants following established policy
- Ensure on-the-job training
- Document performance problems and conduct evaluations
- Ensure department’s compliance with state and federal food safety laws
- Maintain department equipment in working order
- Participate in Management Team meetings
- Serve as Manager on Duty as needed
Qualifications
- Supervision experience--hiring, training, evaluating
- Experience developing systems and procedures
- Experience serving the public; exemplary customer service skills
- Ability to handle multiple demands
- Calmness under pressure
- Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with co-op products
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings
- Procure and maintain current Food Manager Certification with the State of Minnesota