Sushi - Manager at New Seasons Market in Encinitas, CA

Who Is Lazy Acres Natural Market?
At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul.

Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet.
We’re committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We’re always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table
You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?

Job Title: Sushi Manager
Department: Sushi
Reports To: Store Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary
This is a management position. The Sushi Manager will have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move his or her staff and his or herself towards success. Key personality and character traits needed to accomplish this are: patience, even temperedness, humbleness, humorous, good listening skills, observant, perceptive, supportive, decisive, flexible, analytical, consistent, progressive, provocative and an encourager and teacher. Since this is a customer-service oriented and teacher position, the incumbent must also be smooth tempered and even keeled. Due to Bristol Farms’ goals and structure, the Sushi Manager should also be open to growth and expansion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Sushi Manager coordinates activities of workers engaged in ordering, processing, and selling products, by performing the duties listed below (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares daily schedule and directs activities of employees.
• Trains or assures in-service training for all employees and documents all training
• Trains employees on all opening and closing procedures for department.
• Maintains high profit margin in accordance to the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to: sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes and waste management.
• Assures high quality and proper quantity via proper ordering and receiving either through self or other employees.
• Responsible for all employees practicing the same techniques.
• Writes up industrial accidents when they occur during shift; follows proper procedure both from the company and the SB 198 for reporting, documenting, and investigating employee accidents.
• Handles all customer complaints in such a manner to assure repeat business no matter the complaint.
• Responsible for all employees practicing the same techniques.
• Follows safety work standards and reports any safety hazards to supervisors and/or Store Director.
• Serves customers with a smile and a willing attitude. Assures high sales through establishing relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
• Follows the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.
• At all times meets and exceeds Bristol Farms standards in food, service, quality, and cleanliness.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 3-15 employees in Sushi Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Three to six months related Bristol Farms Lazy Acres experience.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with problems and situations that are unexpected.

Knowledge Of English
This is a customer service driven position. The candidate must have the ability to communicate in English.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand at least eight (8) hours. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. He or she must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why You’ll Love Working at Lazy Acres Natural Market
• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment