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Store Manager

Foxtrot

Foxtrot

Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Oct 17, 2024
Job Type
Full-time
Description

About Foxtrot:

This is a new Foxtrot Market. We are committed to building a vibrant food community through the thoughtful curation of makers' products, fostering caring neighborhood connections, and providing the ease of shopping convenience. We're dedicated to supporting our teams and customers every step of the way, ensuring we do right by everyone involved.

We’re looking for folks who care deeply about community and connections, share our passion for food, and are driven by curiosity and a desire for growth & learning.

About the Role:

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Store Manager to join our dynamic team in a unique retail environment that blends high-quality merchandise with a vibrant café experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail, restaurant, or hospitality management and be passionate about customer service, team leadership, and operational excellence.

As a Store Manager you will be responsible for all areas of our business by leading and developing your team to execute and grow your business through incredible hospitality & experiences. This role is a great opportunity to hone & develop yourself and your team to build a best in class culture and operation As a part of your role, you will be accountable for the following key responsibilities:

Customer Service: Act as a shopkeeper and host, ensuring every customer has a positive experience. Lead by example and coach the team to deliver outstanding service, addressing customer inquiries and concerns promptly. Proactively evaluate customer trends & metrics to create a plan of action to address customer service opportunities.

Team Leadership: Build & develop a high-performing team through consistent practices of recruiting, performance management and development. Provide ongoing coaching and feedback, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Set high standards for performance, professionalism, and customer engagement.

Retail & eCommerce: Manage daily in store operations, ensuring high standards of food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Business Acumen: Manage inventory, labor and operations, including maintaining optimal inventory & staffing levels, assessing & optimizing as needed to meet the needs of the business and customer experience.

Operational Efficiency: Create a plan and communicate to the team to ensure execution and improvement of all operational standards. Manage opening and closing procedures, financial reporting, and develop strategies to drive business growth.

The responsibilities and duties of this position described here are representative; this is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of management experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality.
  • Previous experience with full ownership of P&Ls, driving top line customer experience while managing the P&L.
  • Proven ability to drive business performance and lead a successful team. Including successfully managing performance & development of an hourly & salaried team.
  • Experience in inventory management and operational efficiency.
  • Strong leadership and customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of food and beverage operations, especially in a café setting, is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication abilities.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and solution-oriented.
  • Must be 21+ to sell and handle alcohol
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds of boxes up and down stairs.

We couldn’t close before mentioning some of the perks of working with our Foxtrot team!

  • Competitive salary
  • Advancement opportunities through defined career paths
  • Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Sick & Paid Time Off

*of course, certain program & eligibility rules apply