Retail Manager - JMU Dining

About the position

The Retail Manager is responsible for operations of assigned retail location. The Retail Manager must ensure efficient operations of their store in line with Aramark's policies, procedures, and client contract. The Manager coordinates the store's guest services so that staff members and guests experience a positive impression of the facility. Responsibility for overall store merchandising, product inventory, purchasing, and other needs to fulfill operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for many of the non-selling aspects of the retail operation including inventory management, warehouse management, receiving, ticketing and distribution
• Work with HR department to hire staff, ensure accurate staffing for events or store, and stay within payroll budget
• Ensure development and training of customer service programs and product knowledge
• Ensure accurate procedures for opening and closing the store, including accountability of cash and credit cards, and security requirements
• Address and resolve any customer issues
• Verify accountability report of financial transactions to include sales and transfers of merchandise to and from the stores
• Periodically check and verify the accurate ticketing of merchandise
• Lead periodic physical inventories as well as potential count discrepancies
• Maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually helpful business relationships

Requirements

• Requires 2-4 years of experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills acquired
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or another related field
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Point of Sales systems
• Ability to work a flexible, event-based schedule that includes some evenings and weekends
• Strong organizational skills
• Profit and loss (P&L) accountability and/or contract-managed service experience preferred
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service mode