Retail Gourmet Food Store Manager - Procurement, Maker & Inventory Hollie's Homegrown Lafayette, CA Job Details Part-time $28 - $32 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Food production Sourcing Customer service Labeling Spreadsheets Basic math Material mixing POS systems Retail management Food mixing Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Hollie's Homegrown seeks a hands-on, highly organized part-time manager to own our product procurement, inventory, and small-batch production for Food, Tea and Bath & Body product lines. Manage our HH recipe book and make all HH products with accuracy and food safety compliance. You'll keep jars, lids, labels, and ingredients flowing; maintain organized stockrooms with reliable counts; and execute/co-manage production runs with Hollie that meet our quality, safety, and brand standards. This role blends purchasing, logistics, and Good Manufacturing Practices-minded making—plus light retail operations support on the sales floor as needed. Core Responsibilities Procurement & Vendor Management Work with our existing local vendors and source new ones when needed. Purchase glass jars, lids, shrink bands, labels/packaging, and food/cosmetic ingredients (herbs, oils, vinegars, salts, honey, etc.). Maintain approved-vendor list with pricing, Minimum Order Quantities, and lead times; request quotes and negotiate where appropriate. Monitor on-hand and on-order quantities; with a mindfulness for seasonal product changes and events. Track shipments; receive and inspect deliveries; resolve shortages/damage with vendors. Inventory Management & Logistics Own raw-material and finished-goods counts; set and maintain standard levels Maintain adequate stock in stockroom and retail floor. Perform monthly counts and monthly reconciliations; investigate and correct variances. Keep storage areas clean, labeled, and compliant; ensure price/label accuracy on finished goods. Production - Food, Tea, Bath/Body Execute and/or lead small batch runs per HH recipes Operate filling, capping, and labeling processes; verify label correctness (ingredients, allergens, net weight). Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation, and allergen-control basics; maintain logs (cleaning, temp as applicable). Coordinate with Hollie on production schedule to meet demand for classes, tastings, holidays, and wholesale/retail needs. Quality, Compliance & Safety Hold a valid California Food Handler Card (or obtain within 30 days). Follow county health department requirements for retail food operations; escalate issues promptly. Ensure workspace is clean and sanitary, make sure equipment is running properly, stored safely, and in clean, good working order. Store Operations Support Assist with opening/closing, merchandising, and customer service during peak periods as needed. Communicate low-stock and best sellers from the floor to inform procurement and production priorities. Administration & Reporting Update inventory system with Hollie weekly. Provide a simple weekly dashboard visible to staff (whiteboard). Surface risks early (supply delays, cost spikes, yield issues) with suggested mitigations. Qualifications 5+ year in purchasing, inventory, production, or specialty food/cosmetic making or related experience; retail back‑of‑house experience a plus. Canva/label layout edits and familiarity with ingredient statements Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable with spreadsheet; basic math and unit conversions. Hands‑on maker: weighing, mixing, hot‑fill/cold‑fill basics, capping/labeling with care and consistency. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. (cases of jars/ingredients) and stand for extended periods. Experience with POS/inventory tools.

Schedule, Compensation & Perks 3-4 shifts/week with at least one production‑focused shift; evenings/weekends as needed before events and holidays.

Starting pay:

$28 per hour; employee discount; opportunity to add hours seasonally. Growth potential as we scale. On‑site role at our Lafayette retail location with occasional local vendor pickups. Hollie's Homegrown Mission, Work Environment and EEO Statement Our mission is to grow and procure the highest quality herbs, full of flavor and medicinal properties to craft delicious, healthy, safe food and bath/body products. In addition, we support a diverse group of local, original artists and artisans giving them a unique retail space to promote their creative talents by selling and exhibiting them in our store. Our work atmosphere is fun, creative, with amazing people and community involvement. We have a deep passion for organic farming and making and partnering with like-minded creatives who make clean healthy products. It's not just selling products, it's being a valuable, important part of our team where our result is every customer feels and understands how we are different and are making a difference because of our environmental and community economic empowerment for creative people. Hollie's Homegrown is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming shopping environment for our team and our customers. All hiring decisions are based on store needs, job requirements, and individual merit. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or any other status protected by California Law as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive and safe workplace.

Pay:

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person