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

The Single-Unit General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of their assigned store. This includes managing people operations, sales, inventory, and the guest service experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning stations for employees
• Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Achieves financial objectives by monitoring sales targets, maintaining budgets, and properly forecasting labor
• Upholds excellent standard of customer service
• Ensures availability of merchandise and services by communicating with vendors; maintaining inventories
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for customers and employees
• Rolls out new menu items to team members and communicates these changes throughout the retail space
• Processes weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner
• Orders and maintains uniform supply and successfully holds all employees to uniform standard
• Addresses all maintenance issues

JOB 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

PERKS + 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

OVERVIEW

The Sales & Service Lead is integral to the elevating the guest experience at ALO.  They will ensure we deliver our targets for engagement, guest education and interaction, create a service-lead environment on the sales floor, and ultimately create a sanctuary that sets ALO apart from other retailers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Service Leader 

• Lead an exceptional guest experience on the floor through assessing the level of guest connection and technical product education and supporting team members to address gaps through feedback and coaching 
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers 
• Analyze reports in order to strategize and deliver results; support implementing action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities 
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed. 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies 
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience. 
• Directly oversee the Sales & Service Associates and Cashiers; responsible for recruitment and development of talent 
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader 

Business Partner  

• Collaborate with Community & Studio, Operations and Visual Leads to ensure cross-functional training and to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Sales & Service Manager (e.g. from the SCC) 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment 
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making 
• Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide 
• High energy, upbeat and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work 
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles 
• Job Level: Associate

The Sales & Service Lead is full-time and requires 32-40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

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OBJECTIVE

The Store Manager is a true business owner for their store. They are responsible for leading, managing and continuously developing all aspects of their store's business. They are accountable for creating and maintaining a positive and highly productive work environment that aligns with the company's mission. They will be responsible for consistently achieving sales & profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards and developing a highly successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.

Business Leader 

• Develop and execute the store’s retail strategies
• Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
• Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store
• Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
• Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals  

People Leader 

• Ensure that the store team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Develops an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching  
• Conducts talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy 

Operations Leader 

• Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure execution of all key strategies
• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines  
• Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation  
• Develop schedules that deliver business results while maintaining labor effectively 

Flow Experience Leader 

• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals 
• Is an ALO ambassador and creates a culture that aligns with our mission
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
• Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout store to achieve goals and KPI’s 

Store Manager Qualifications 

• 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)  
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly Motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit  
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

 Store Manager Schedule 

To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January).   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

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