Ice Cream Production Manager

Are you looking for a hands-on, management career opportunity that is both fun and challenging?  Do you have what it takes to successfully manage and have meaningful influence over a small team?  Sundae TM (sundaeicecream.com) is looking for the right candidate to join our tight-knit and ambitious leadership team!

We are seeking a highly adaptive individual who can thrive in a dual-location environment.  This position involves working at both our Edwards and Vail stores and requires strong organizational and time-management skills to manage responsibilities across both sites. The successful candidate will split their time between the two stores, collaborating with teams at both locations.  Specific schedules and time allocation will be discussed during the interview process. This position will involve working with a primarily Spanish-speaking production team; fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.

·        Annual compensation range: $56,500+

·        3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year, with rollover opportunity

·        Group Health Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)

·        Dental Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)

·        401k retirement plans with generous company match

·        Monthly product allowance and product discounts 

·        Individualized mentorship and growth opportunities

·        Fitness reimbursement benefit

·        Annual review & opportunity for performance-based raises

Who are we?

Sundae is an established artisan ice cream business with exciting growth opportunities on the horizon and a simple mission—To Share Joy, One Scoop at a Time.  We are a friendly face, a familiar product, a welcoming smile, and part of the community.  We strive to be “THE place to work” and do so by providing a fun workplace, career advancement, and community involvement.  Sundae is the team you can depend on and the company to which you can entrust your career.

Who are we looking for?

We are searching for a candidate who is:

·        A passionate leader who leads by example and welcomes the challenges of managing others

·        Self-motivated and can manage autonomously

·        Organized and time/task management focused

·        A confident problem solver in high pressure situations

·        Coachable and receptive to feedback

·        A great team player who goes where needed to ensure success

**This could be your debut opportunity to enter the management field for the first time, or a new challenge if you are currently in a kitchen leadership role and looking for growth.  We are eager to invest in a great fit and let your talent shine.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all production aspects of  two foodservice production kitchens located in Edwards and Vail Village

• Frequently travel between both locations to ensure operational success through adequate staffing; support business requirements at both locations by being available for on call and emergency coverage

• Lead a team of 2-5 production staff by demonstrating exemplary professionalism, presentation, time management, teamwork, and product standards
• Recruit, hire, and train talented production team members

• Monitor seasonal sales trends to adjust ideal staffing schedules while controlling labor costs
• Execute high-quality ice cream/sorbet production standards, including making and decorating ice cream cakes, while meeting heavy volume demands and controlling costs
• Sustain operational inventory levels and product cost by placing regular vendor orders, monitoring waste, controlling portion sizes, and accurately tracking outgoing and incoming transfers
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, and appearance throughout each facility
• Oversee and maintain accurate records for the production & distribution of ice cream products
• Meet or exceed food safety requirements as established by local and state health departments and industry best practices; food safety management and HACCP certifications may be required
• Coordinate with the Retail Store Manager in each location on shared responsibilities, including inventory, ordering, & cleanliness projects
• Contribute to new recipe and product development
• Participate in and contribute to regular staff, management, and leadership meetings
• Perform various administrative tasks related to department operations

This list is generally descriptive and is not entirely inclusive.  You will be joining a dynamic work environment and if you are a great fit for this job then you will thrive in this atmosphere. 

• 3+ years of foodservice experience required
• 1+ year of baking and pastry experience preferred
• 1+ year of foodservice management experience preferred
• Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish highly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid Food Safety Manager certificate or equivalent (may be obtained within 30 days of hire date)
• Ability to frequently and unexpectedly travel between the two productions locations, located in Edwards & Vail Village

ROLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Move, traverse, or remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours
• Constantly use manual and automatic foodservice equipment
• Regularly move up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet or more
• Occasionally move up to 50 pounds for a distance of 25 feet or more
• Occasionally ascend/descend ladder to clean or lift items stored above
• Occasionally position self to clean, maintain equipment, and retrieve items below counter height

·        3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year, with rollover opportunity

·        Group Health Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)

·        Dental Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)

·        401k retirement plans with generous company match

·        Monthly product allowance and product discounts 

·        Fitness reimbursement benefit

·        Annual review & opportunity for performance-based raises