Food Service Manager

PriceChopper is a well-established retail grocery store that has been serving communities with a commitment to quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Located in Burlington, Vermont, this company is recognized for its strong focus on food quality, community involvement, and customer satisfaction. As a key player in the grocery retail industry, PriceChopper operates various departments with an emphasis on maintaining high standards of product presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. The company prides itself on upholding a friendly shopping environment and providing customers with fresh, well-handled food service options. PriceChopper also consistently adheres to all federal and state regulations, including strict sanitation and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe and reliable experience for both customers and employees.

The role offered at PriceChopper is for a Food Service Manager, responsible for overseeing the food service operations within the store, including the Food Court area. This position plays a critical part in ensuring that all financial targets are met, while maintaining excellent product quality and presentation standards. The Food Service Manager is tasked with supervising the food service personnel, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with all corporate and state sanitation and safety regulations. This role requires a proactive leader who can hire, train, and develop staff, schedule shifts adequately, and enforce company policies and standards.

The Food Service Manager will focus on delivering outstanding customer service that embodies PriceChopper's values of being fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient. This role includes financial responsibilities such as monitoring payroll, sales budgets, gross profit, shrinkage, inventory levels, and other key performance indicators. Additionally, the manager ensures that all food products are merchandised according to corporate planograms and that items adhere to proper stock levels and rotation practices. This position demands a high level of organizational skill and attention to detail, including the maintenance of cold case, hot food, and cooling logs.

This is a full-time position based in Burlington, VT, with a competitive pay range of $21.75 to $33.25 per hour, reflecting the candidate's experience and capabilities. The ideal candidate for this role must be at least 18 years old, possess strong communication skills, basic literacy, and computer proficiency. They should have a minimum of three years' related experience and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Physical requirements include the ability to work in hot and cold environments, frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. The role also involves working with various equipment such as computers, registers, cooking appliances, slicers, and cleaning supplies.

PriceChopper is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Candidates interested in a dynamic leadership role within a reputable retail food service environment will find this opportunity rewarding and growth-oriented.