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Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Juice Bar Lead assists the Taquería Manager with the daily operations of the Juice Bar and shares responsibility for the department’s performance. This role supervises and trains Juice Bar Cashiers, ensures high standards of product quality and presentation, and provides extraordinary customer service. The Juice Bar Lead also manages inventory, audits pricing, and supports compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Taquería Manager with planning, organizing, and controlling Juice Bar operations to achieve sales, labor, and profitability goals.

• Train and mentor Juice Bar Cashiers, modeling Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.

• Prepare and oversee Juice Bar food and beverages, ensuring consistency in quality, appearance, and portion sizes.

• Audit product pricing, tare weights, and inventory accuracy.

• Perform monthly physical inventory counts with the Taquería Manager.

• Maintain food in refrigeration cases fresh, rotated, and in compliance with Health Department standards.

• Order supplies, packaging, and utensils in a timely manner to prevent out-of-stocks.

• Create attractive, fully stocked displays with accurate signage and pricing.

• Greet customers, address escalated feedback, and use suggestive selling techniques to promote sales.

• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance in all Juice Bar areas.

• Enforce Vallarta’s dress code, safety, and sanitation policies.

• Report employee complaints, concerns, or injuries to management promptly.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8 hours/day).

• Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

• Frequent use of hands for grasping, pulling, pushing, and fine manipulation.

• Lift and carry 11–25 lbs. frequently and up to 32 lbs. occasionally (heaviest: prepared Agua Fresca jar, 28–32 lbs., carried up to 2 feet).

• Work in a fast-paced environment.

• Exposure to perishable foods and varying temperatures/humidity.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, customer-oriented personality with leadership skills.

• At least 6 months of grocery or food retail experience required.

• Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.

• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and quality control.

• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, and inventory systems).

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Willingness to transfer to other store locations if needed.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced Taquería and Juice Bar setting.

• Exposure to perishable food and refrigerated environments.

• Collaborative, team-oriented workplace.

• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members

• Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Paid vacation.

• Access to legal services.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits

• Paid sick time.

• Premium pay for holidays.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to lead with passion and purpose, we invite you to apply today to join our team as a Juice Bar Lead!

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