Prepared Foods Manager - Clifton Park

Description

Be part of something new! Healthy Living is opening a new store in Clifton Park and is seeking an experienced Prepared Foods Manager to lead our Prepared Foods Café Team. 

This hands-on leadership role oversees Back of House and Front of House operations, including the café, bakery, barista, cheese, and bread departments. You’ll work alongside your team to deliver high-quality, fresh food and an exceptional guest experience. 

As a key leader, you’ll drive daily operations, ensure food quality and safety, manage production, and support strong financial and operational performance. You’ll also inspire and develop your team while maintaining a smooth, hospitality-focused environment. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, lead by example, and are passionate about real food made with care, this could be a great opportunity for you. 

Job Type: Department Manager (Full-Time)
Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays required
Pay: $26-28.07/hour (based on experience) 

Requirements

• At least 5 years management experience in a food service environment 
• Previous culinary experience 
• Previous guest service environment experience  
• Knowledge of food procurement and inventory management  
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment or equivalent  
• Previous experience working with local, organic products and familiarity with standards regarding local, organic produces is preferred 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage the BOH, Bakeshop and FOH teams, ensuring a collaborative, positive, and high-performing environment. 
• Expectation of availability outside normal working hours during holiday seasons to oversee increased production. 
• Train, mentor, and motivate Assistant Managers to hold staff accountable, provide feedback, deliver exceptional guest service, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards. 
• Manage various aspects of the Prepared Foods departments, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance. 
• Ensure high standards of food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations. 
• Collaborate with the R&D Chef on seasonal offerings, promotions, and special events. 
• Lead and inspire a team to consistently deliver high-quality prepared foods and exceptional customer service. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming department environment. 
• Manage inventory across departments 
• Ensures supplies, ingredients, and packaging are ordered accurately, balancing cost control with the need for quality and freshness. 
• Reduce waste by implementing effective inventory rotation, portion control, and efficient ordering practices. 
• Track sales, expenses, and other key performance indicators to ensure departments meet financial goals, including profitability and labor cost control. 
• Prepare and analyze reports related to sales, inventory, and staffing, and adjust as needed to meet objectives. 

 Apply today and become a key leader in a team where growth, excellence, and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. 

Benefits we're proud of! 

Staff at Healthy Living enjoy: 

• Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits) 
• Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Accident Insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• Health Spending Accounts 
• Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and      4th anniversary) 
• Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year) 
• Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off! 
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and      juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements 
• Half price one month bus passes 
• 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match      on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100%      vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one 
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan      program, another way we help you get money! 
• Free Celtics tickets 
• Plus many more! 

Healthy Living's Essential Behaviors 

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