San Marzano Market Produce Manager

The Farm Fresh Produce Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the produce department, ensuring the highest standards of quality, freshness, and presentation. This role involves sourcing and ordering from small, local farms, maintaining strong relationships with farmers and customers, managing inventory, and ensuring proper storage and handling of produce. The ideal candidate is passionate about seasonal, farm-fresh produce, has excellent organizational skills, and thrives in a customer-focused environment.

• Produce inventory management, ordering and receiving
• Process fresh produce upon delivery and store appropriately until ready to be merchandised
• Rotate stock for freshness, organize displays with correct labeling, pricing and farm displays
• Manage inventory levels to minimize waste while ensuring a consistent supply of fresh produce
• Track and analyze sales trends to inform ordering decisions
• Clean, prep and package various “to go” vegetable or fruit options to provide customers with an easy, ready to eat or cook product
• Work closely with management to determine seasonal “to go” produce options to have available for customers
• During seasons with less variety, work with management to find complimentary products to showcase in produce cooler
• Maintain good working relations with farms and farm collaboration members to ensure a reliable supply chain
• Engage with customers in a friendly, professional manner to provide expert knowledge about produce, including sourcing, seasonality, and preparation tips
• Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly, ensuring a positive shopping experience
• Monitor cleanliness, refrigeration temperatures, and storage protocols
• Maintain up-to-date inventory records and assist with reporting spoilage or waste
• Product knowledge of local seasonal produce
• Collaborate with leadership and farms on seasonal selections and promotions
• Train and guide produce staff on quality standards, customer service, and proper handling of produce
• Communicate all expectations and procedures involving produce to produce staff and management
• Design and maintain beautiful, seasonal produce displays that attract customers and highlight the freshness and variety of offerings

• 2+ years of experience in grocery, produce, or related retail environment
• Food safety certification
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Other Duties:
This job description does not cover the entirety of tasks within the role. We reserve the right to implement changes at any time and do our best to foster an environment of open communication in order to best support our teams and individual team-members.