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Who is New Leaf Community Markets?
New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on, that the well-being of our guests, staff, and community starts with sustainable, locally-produced food. Farm-to-table all the way! We've partnered with open-minded producers who care as deeply about our people, the planet, and social justice as we do, from day one.
Our mission is to be a purveyor of good - from offering the best local and natural foods to taking care of our staff, community, and environment. We love what we do, and we know that it's our passionate staff who make it all possible. We're committed to taking care of our people by leading the way with progressive employment practices.
Every day, we work to create an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness - a place where staff can thrive, and differences are celebrated. As a member of the New Leaf Community Markets team, you can count on an inclusive, friendly environment and a welcoming group of inspired individuals who love people, great food, and being a part of a community gathering place.
Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table:
You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.
You embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect; and you are driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.
What's on Your Plate:
Job Title: Sushi Manager
Department: Sushi
Reports To: Store Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Sushi Manager coordinates the activities of workers engaged in ordering, processing, and selling products, by performing the duties listed below (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares daily schedule and directs activities of employees.
• Trains or assures in-service training for all employees and documents all training
• Trains employees on all opening and closing procedures for the department.
• Maintains high-profit margin by the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to: sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes, and waste management.
• Assures high quality and proper quantity via proper ordering and receiving either through self or other employees.
• Responsible for all employees practicing the same techniques.
• Writes up industrial accidents when they occur during the shift; follows proper procedure both from the company and the SB 198 for reporting, documenting, and investigating employee accidents.
• Handles all customer complaints in such a manner to assure repeat business no matter the complaint.
• Responsible for all employees practicing the same techniques.
• Follows safety work standards and reports any safety hazards to supervisors and/or Store Director.
• Serves customers with a smile and a willing attitude. Assures high sales through establishing relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
• Follows the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.
• At all times meets and exceeds company standards in food, service, quality, and cleanliness.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Still, it constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Leaf Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 3-15 employees in the Sushi Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with problems and situations that are unexpected.
Knowledge Of English
This is a customer service-driven position. The candidate must have the ability to communicate in English.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand at least eight (8) hours. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. He or she must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise levels, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and/or chemicals. By the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local laws, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Why You'll Love Working at New Leaf Community Markets

• Amazing Benefits Package - Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations