NorCal Commissary Manager

Location

Santa Cruz, CA | United States

Job description

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel. 

We seek an enthusiastic, confident leader to join Verve’s Commissary team in Santa Cruz as the NorCal Commissary Manager. Join us and Live with Verve!

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train and lead kitchen staff and operations
• General food prep for retail ops and grab & go program
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Verve products, principles, and policies
• Ensure outstanding facility cleanliness and superior product quality
• Collaborate with Head of Retail and SoCal Commissary Manager on Food and Drink Recipe Development
• Oversee financial health of the Commissary Kitchen

Specific Duties

• Develop a motivated team committed to delivering premium products 
• Promote teamwork and robust, positive communication among staff
• Recruit and interview candidates as needed to maintain a stellar staff
• Facilitate and execute employee review process
• Ensure that all employees are trained and performing to VCR standards
• Create weekly kitchen schedule
• Follow disciplinary protocol outlined in the VCR Handbook
• Actively monitor food quality and ensure that Verve standards are being met
• Proactively manage bottom line by through monitoring food costs and minimizing waste
• Preform monthly inventory management checks 
• Continuously strive to optimize kitchen execution
• Maintain kitchen equipment and schedule regular maintenance
• Keep kitchen immaculately organized and clean at all times 
• Control costs without compromising standards and quality
• Ensure that kitchen team is fulfilling cafe orders fully and on time
• Work with the Production department and NorCal Cafe managers to ensure accurate deliveries and help troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with training retail staff on new seasonal launches
• Partner with NorCal Regional managers to ensure quality control at the cafe level

Requirements

• Must love coffee
• 2 years P&L and management experience required
• Must have or be able to obtain a manager’s level Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire date.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to model teamwork and lead a team
• Must be approachable, mindful, and positive
• Solid management and problem solving skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in any given situation

Benefits

• Salary $66,650
• Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and insurance coverage per plan terms as well as participation in Verve Coffee’s 401k plan, per plan terms; all employees qualify for paid sick days
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Free coffee with each paycheck
• All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items

Verve Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from every background and life experience. Any person committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team, and who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply.

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