Farm Shop /

Marketplace Assistant Manager Location:

New Buffalo, MI Application Close Date:

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Hours:

Full time, weekends required

About Farmette:

Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, cafe + bakery in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more. As the Assistant Manager, you'll take the lead on keeping our marketplace stocked and organized with fresh, gorgeous and seasonal products from our on-site farm, local producers and unique global makers while providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities You'll collaborate with the Marketplace Manager, along with the entire small Farmette team.

Customer service:

maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors. Operate the POS system at the checkout counter and fulfill bakery orders. Accept deliveries, stock the marketplace, check for accuracy of orders and recycle boxes. Inventory management. Train and manage team members. Communicate and coordinate with the kitchen and farm team about inventory, customer feedback, etc. Keep a clean and sanitary workspace, bathrooms, storage and refrigeration. Learn about all of our products to assist clients with purchasing. Help facilitate surplus food donations. Other duties as assigned Requirements At least 1 year of retail/customer service experience, preferably with fresh grocery items. Retail / hospitality / food service experience a plus. Great communication + interpersonal skills. Passion for working with sustainably produced + local products. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive work environment. Reliability a must. Able to work independently, focused and self-driven. Detail oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics and merchandising. Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal. Be able to handle the physical work of being on your feet, walking, talking + cleaning. Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs. Reach, bend and stoop frequently. Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors. Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority. Live within a reasonable driving distance to New Buffalo and have access to reliable transportation. We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.

TO APPLY

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour Application Question(s): Why do you want to work at farmette? What is your availability for working (days / times) and any planned time off?

Work Location:

In person