Evening Produce / Store Assistant Manager Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience. The Evening Produce / Store Assistant Manager plays a dual role at Wilson Farm, acting as a key support during the day to the Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager, and serving as the Store Closing Manager in the evening across all departments. This individual is considered " #3 in command" of the Produce Department and is trusted to ensure smooth operations, staff coordination, and a safe, clean, and customer-ready store at closing. This position has an hourly rate of pay of $24-$29 based on experience. Full-time (50+ hours/week), in-person work at Lexington location, working the 10 am - close shift. Will be a mix of weekdays, weekend, and holiday days. Holiday periods may require more hours and flexibility in schedule to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:- Daytime: Produce Department Support
- Assist Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager with daily department operations
- Support inventory rotation, merchandising, stocking, and product presentation
- Monitor product quality and assist with trimming, culling, and restocking as needed
- Lead by example in maintaining cleanliness and organization in work and sales areas
- Provide guidance to produce staff, answer questions, and help train new team members
- Communicate any inventory needs or customer feedback to management
- Evening: Store Closing Manager
- Oversee all departments (produce, bakery, grocery, cheese, garden shop, etc.) during evening hours specifically between the hours of 4pm close (typically between 7-8pm)
- Serve as the on-site point person for staff questions, customer service issues, and incident response
- Ensure evening tasks are completed: stocking, cleaning, and closing checklists
- Delegate responsibilities as needed to ensure store readiness for next business day
- Lock up and secure all areas at the end of the shift following store procedures
- Communicate shift updates or issues to store leadership via closing reports or hand-off notes
Requirements:- QualificationsPrior experience in produce, retail, grocery, or farmstand environment preferred
- Strong leadership or supervisory experience required, particularly in evening or closing roles
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a fast-paced setting
- Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors
