Sweet Shop adjunct Manager - Wallkill

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Sweet Shop adjunct Manager - Wallkill

At Adams Fairacre Farms, we see everyday as an opportunity to share our unique shopping practice from the backyard to the kitchen table. At the heart of Adams is a friendly, knowledgeable staff, dedicated to helping you get what you need and find what you love. Family-founded and deeply rooted in the community since 1919.

General Purpose:
The purpose of the adjunct Candy Manager is to supervise the entire operation of the candy/ gift basket department while completing the everyday required work involving excellent customer service, merchandising, employee issues and being aware of preparing future orders and tasks. Responsible for the operations of the candy department when the Candy Manager is not there.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Listing description

»Ensure that each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer-friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging customers, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and assisting customers with their questions.

»Set the tone and example for employee morale and seek to improve it

»Delegate work to improve and maintain smooth and efficient department operation

»Communicate with staff on a regular basis; give praise

»Make sure department adheres to all laws, i.e. labor, unit pricing, sanitation, safety, etc

»Keep candy cases clean & full

»Keep display shelves orderly and stocked

»Fill self-serve bins when needed

»Greet and wait on customers promptly and courteously

»Wrap selections, label ingredients, price & bag all items that are repackaged

»Run cash register and handle money

»Make popcorn and fudge

»Assist with ordering supplies for candy and gift basket areas

»Assist with ordering all products for self serve bins

»Check all products arriving for quality

»Check all invoices for your department for accuracy

»Work with department manager to set prices for sale items

»Keep all areas of the department clean and organized: sales floor, counters, cases, prep areas, equipment

»Delegate work to your staff and get your satisfaction from seeing that the work is completed by them

»Maintain proper levels of stock all over the department to ensure freshness, quality and availcapability

»Educate your personnel regarding products and how to handle and display properly. Insist on the importance of rotating products

»Keep alert and instill in the department to be observant of any suspicious person

»Refrain from socializing, flirting, and unprofessional behavior with employees during work

»Listen to employees and be there to help if needed

»Insist that employees have proper attire and are well groomed

»Consistently provide positive and valuable feedback about staff performance

»Always reprimand in private, not on the floor and not in front of other employees or customers

»Always praise all of Adams’ stores to create high company morale

Physical General Requirements:

»Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

»Must be able to stand for long periods of time

»Must be able to do repetitive motions (bagging candy for resale)

»Able to speak and hear clearly

Mental/Reasoning General Requirements:

»Must be a pleasant person who enjoys talking with customers & making suggestions

»Must have good math and spelling expertise

»Must have an knowledge of weight

»Good communication expertise

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this job offer. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and/or expertise required for this job offer. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore subject to change. I understand that other responsibilities may be required. I understand and confirm that I am able to carry out the tasks of this job offer.