New Jersey General Manager

About the role

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Single-Unit General Manager to oversee one of our New Jersey locations. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work closely with the founding team as we embark on our next stage of accelerated growth. The ideal candidate has experience operating food retail spaces (multi-unit or high-volume single-unit), loves building and leading teams, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning stations for employees
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Achieve financial objectives by monitoring sales targets, maintaining budgets, and properly forecasting labor
• Uphold excellent standard of customer service
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services by communicating with vendors and maintaining inventories
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for customers and employees
• Roll out new menu items to team members and communicate these changes throughout the retail space
• Process weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner
• Order and maintain uniform supply and hold all employees to uniform standard
• Address all maintenance issues

Requirements

• ServSafe Manager Food Handlers license required
• 2+ years of experience in a food retail management role preferred
• Prior experience managing a team required
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards
• Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly
• Stand for extended periods of time regularly
• Walk up and down stairs regularly
• Stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
• Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
• 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
• Paid Sick Time
• Yearly Performance Reviews

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000—$75,000 USD