Cheese Assistant Manager

Job Description

About Gus’s Community Markets

We believe that markets are a gathering place for the community, a space to both foster and nurture relationships that extend for generations.  For over 30 years, our family has served San Francisco with the utmost commitment to offer quality goods, champion local purveyors, advocate for environmental stewardship, and create a workplace for our staff to grow and prosper.  We are ever evolving yet do not lose sight of our core values created by our father and grandfather and remain mindful of the character of a neighborhood market.  We strive to provide a diverse selection of goods satisfying every palate and price point.  We take pride in personally knowing many of our vendors having worked with them for decades. We respect our employees and offer them sustainable livelihoods. We support our community by participating in fundraising efforts such as the Scrip school program.  We cultivate, support, and strive for integrity in everything we do – from picking the most pristine peach from the early morning markets to handing a lollipop to a kid waiting for mom.

We offer a 20% discount on purchases throughout the store, a medical and dental plan after 30 days, 401K retirement plan after one year of employment and paid vacation begins to accrue after one year of employment.

The Position

Reporting to the Cheese Manager, the Cheese Assistant Manager provides exceptional service and quality products for our customers.  Our cheese department creates cheese platters for our catering team.  The cheese team works hard, stays on task, learns and has fun doing it.  Working closely with our Kitchen Manager, the Cheese Assistant Manager is a leader for our catering teams.

Gus’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, creed, genetic information, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable federal or California state law.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional guest experience during peak service times through great leadership, efficient service, and a great work environment.
• Gives guests priority and attention at all times.
• Manage complete cheese department operations including, inventory, ordering, costing, platter creation, training, and employee onboarding.
• Manage inventory to maximize profits while minimizing spoilage and demolition.
• Responsible for the sanitation of the cheese front and back of house and proper food handling, rotation, labelling, etc.
• Ensures that the cheese case is stocked throughout the day to maximize sales and minimize spoilage.
• Ensure all catering orders are on time and the customer is satisfied and returns to us for all their catering needs.
• Manages an organized work environment where workflow is efficient, while maintaining the highest standards of food quality.
• Helps create a team environment that harnesses and develops the staff’s strengths and abilities.
• Provides direction and guidance around all company systems, policies and procedures for the team.
• Train employees on all aspects of cheese operations including safe operation and use of equipment such as knives, wrappers, scales, as well as other equipment.
• Prioritizes duties and delegates tasks.
• Provides weekly schedules adhering to all break and lunch regulations.
• Manages the storage, stocking, rotation and maintenance of all product.
• Helps to order, receive, and manage inventory at a reasonable level for optimal deli operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in the foodservice industry
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience required.
• Current, valid, Food Handler Card required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Personable, outgoing and enthusiastic about interacting with diverse guests.
• Passionate about cheese work and exceptional product delivery.  Excellent product knowledge.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment, with a sense of urgency while maintaining great customer service.
• Committed to providing an enjoyable and delicious dining experience, championing local purveyors, and advocating for environmental stewardship.
• A sense of humor and ability to find fulfillment in engaging with guests and staff.
• Open schedule is preferred, evenings, weekends and holidays are a must.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Physical Requirement / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40
• degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and
• holidays as needed.

This job posting describes the general requirements of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.