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Bench-Bluebird Kitchen Manager
Company : KJ's Market
Location : Florence, SC, 29501
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
The Bluebird Kitchen Manager ensures the effective and profitable operations of the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department, including Guest experience, menu execution, and host and team development.
Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!
Benefits for Now and Your Future:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
RETIREMENT
- 100% Company Funded Pension
- 401K
Responsibilities
1. Ensure sanitation and physical and food safety standards are maintained (as measured through internal and external audits and expectations).2. Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department hosts to achieve established performance standards.3. Train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to Assistant Manager roles within the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department to ensure consistent support and oversight of assigned areas during the Bluebird Kitchen Manager’s absence or days off.4. Ensure kitchen hosts provide guests with the desired level of service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.5. Collaborate with department managers and teams throughout the store to drive efficiency, reduce costs and increase gross profit.6. Ensure that department financials align with the established budget and meet the needs and demands of our guests, including food cost, shrink, gross profit, etc.7. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink, and profits for the Bluebird Kitchen/deli/bakery department. 8. Monitor and manage inventory to ensure food quality and desired product, wrap, and supply levels.9. Execute company merchandising programs and weekly sales plans for the Bluebird Kitchen/deli/bakery department.10. Ensure the quality of the product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.11. Perform and ensure all brand elements and expectations are met and delivered, including but not limited to rituals and specific guest experiences.12. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, and guest service to achieve standards.13. Create department schedules to meet the needs of the business, balance the needs of our hosts, and meet labor budget and scheduling standards.14. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Friendly, outgoing personality.2. Ability to work well with others.3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.5. Knowledge of kitchen, deli, and bakery operations.6. Ability to supervise people, including training and development.7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.8. Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.9. Must be at least 18 years old.10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.11. Ability to communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.12. Ability to work well with computers.13. Food Safety Manager Certification.
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Frequently asked questions
A Bench-Bluebird Kitchen Manager must excel in team leadership, inventory oversight, and food safety compliance. Unlike general kitchen crew positions, this role demands multitasking between deli, bakery, and kitchen areas, plus financial acumen to maintain budgets and profit margins.
This manager ensures every guest encounter reflects KJ's Market's welcoming spirit by training hosts for quality service and overseeing product freshness. Their role is pivotal in harmonizing kitchen operations with customer expectations, creating memorable hometown hospitality.
Professionals in this position often advance to broader operations or multi-department management roles within grocery or food service chains. Given Florence's growing culinary scene, managers might also transition into regional supervisory roles or specialized food safety leadership.
Beyond the mandatory food safety manager certification, Florence employers value certifications in HACCP and ServSafe. These credentials support compliance with South Carolina’s health standards and enhance managerial credibility in local grocery and restaurant sectors.
Florence's expanding hospitality and retail markets show consistent openings for kitchen managers skilled in deli and bakery oversight. Family-owned stores like KJ's Market emphasize local hires, reflecting moderate competition but healthy job availability.
At KJ's Market, fostering a family-like atmosphere means managers focus equally on team growth and operational efficiency. The culture encourages proactive coaching and community engagement, making leadership as much about relationship-building as about meeting financial targets.
Balancing diverse departments—kitchen, deli, bakery—requires agile problem-solving, especially in a fast-paced, smile-focused environment. Unlike chains, KJ's Market's family-owned ethos demands personalized guest experiences alongside strict adherence to food safety and budget goals.
Typically, salaries range from $38,000 to $48,000 annually, influenced by experience and specific responsibilities. Given the role’s managerial scope in Florence’s cost-of-living context, compensation aligns with regional standards for kitchen operations managers within grocery industries.
KJ's Market offers ongoing training, leadership development, and a supportive environment to cultivate skills in team coaching and financial management. Their investment in employee benefits and career pathways fosters long-term retention and upward mobility within the company.
Managers are expected to craft balanced schedules that meet labor budgets while adapting to fluctuating guest demand. The role involves hands-on tasks like product prep and inventory management, requiring stamina and flexibility in a dynamic grocery market setting.