General Manager

UpRoot Market & Eatery is seeking a General Manager!

UpRoot Market & Eatery is a brand new, cooperatively-owned grocery and deli in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Battle Creek, Michigan is a beautiful community situated along the confluence of the picturesque Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Rivers in between Detroit and Chicago along the I-94 corridor. You can enjoy the benefits of small-town life including great schools, a supportive business community, and many local activities, events and festivals, as well as being in close proximity to a metropolitan area and international airport.

Our General Manager will be ready to take on the challenges of opening and growing the business and focusing on our priorities of building relationships with our local farmers and producers, nurturing a positive and caring workplace for our dedicated employees and providing a memorable shopping experience for all who come through our doors.

The GM oversees all aspects of business operations including being a team leader, planning, finance, marketing and members services and human resources while promoting the cooperative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

The GM reports to the Board of Directors who are elected by the members and responsible for governing the co-op as well as oversight and delegation to the GM.

Required Qualifications

• Retail Grocery Experience
• Financial Management & Reporting
• Business Planning
• Adaptability
• Hiring and Managing Teams
• Start-up and Growth Planning
• Accountability
• Customer Service Mindset
• Self-Motivation

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Problem Solving
• Visionary Leadership
• Volunteer Management
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Collaboration
• Project Management
• Open-Mindedness
• Ease with Transparency

Salary and Benefits:

• $50,000-60,000 commensurate with experience
• Potential for Bonus
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Purchase Discount

To apply, please submit resume with cover letter to: careers@uprootbc.com

Position will be posted until filled.

UpRoot Market & Eatery is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and members of other historically marginalized or hard-to-employ communities are encouraged to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, disability, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Battle Creek, MI 49017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person