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Retail Manager - Glorieta Adventure Camps

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Retail Manager – Glorieta Adventure Camps On-site · Glorieta, NM

Full Time · Year-round

Hourly pay plus housing and benefits

Guest Services Department

Job Description Glorieta’s Guest Services team is seeking an experienced food and beverage professional to oversee our diverse retail, vending, and concession operations. This position requires a strategic thinker who can drive revenue growth while maintaining exceptional guest experiences across multiple outlets. If one is looking to grow into general food service and merchandising management, one may be suited for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Manage vending + 10 merchandise and food service outlets with 6,000+ SKUs, ensuring proper inventory control

Lead and develop a team of up to 12 seasonal summer employees

Maximize revenue through strategic product mix, appropriate pricing, cost optimization, effective displays, and inventory management

Drive revenue growth through innovative marketing and operational improvements

Reduce cost of goods sold through strategic vendor negotiations and operational efficiencies

Contribute to developing new retail/food concepts including restaurants, concessions, merch stores, and vending

Work with the Accounting Manager and Director and the Guest Services Director to manage all financial aspects of the Retail department including cost analysis, P&L responsibility, and payment processing

Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and maintain proper certifications

Conduct comprehensive inventory management and optimize ordering systems

Build strategic relationships with suppliers and research cost-efficient alternatives

Shoulder Season (Spring and Fall) Responsibilities

Maximize retail operations to support guest groups and events on campus

Develop strategic plans for retail expansion

Lead cross-functional initiatives with Housekeeping and Food Service departments

Conduct market research and forecast upcoming merchandise trends

Implement continuous improvement strategies across all operations

Maintain ServSafe and NEHA Certifications and ensure all guidelines are followed

Participate in "All-Hands" calls and support overall organizational needs

Plan and execute comprehensive End of Fiscal Year inventory

Collaborate with Executive Leadership on long-term strategic planning

Qualifications

Proven leadership ability with a positive and respectful management style

Financial acumen and analytical capabilities

Excellent negotiation skills and vendor relationship management

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Proficiency in market analysis and trend identification

Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce

Outstanding inventory management and logistics expertise

Ability to scale operations efficiently during seasonal fluctuations

Proven experience in retail and/or food service management

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control

Excellent negotiation skills and vendor relationship management

Ability to scale operations efficiently during seasonal fluctuations

Experienced in new concept development and implementation

Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Background in inventory management and logistics

Educational equivalent of an Associate’s Degree or 3 years of experience in the food service, retail, or camp industry in a similar capacity

Company Overview Glorieta Adventure Camps is a Christian outdoor adventure camp located in Northern New Mexico. Our mission is to inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and Biblical truth . Our camps are filled with activities and programs that are loaded with fun and tailored to inspire lives towards deeper relationships with Christ. Our staff are passionate about providing an environment that is safe and points guests back to the mission. Working at Glorieta Adventure Camps is an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than oneself and know one is making a difference in people’s lives and communities. We are looking for ministry-minded individuals to join our team and help further our mission. We encourage all applicants to carefully consider our mission statement before applying.

Compensation and Benefits Compensation starts at $15.00/hour with overtime pay.

On-site housing with utilities and appliances included

Medical coverage through CHM, employer-funded HRA, and pharmacy benefit plan - 100% paid by employer for employee and spouse

PTO - base amount of 20 days annually, sick leave, and volunteer time off

Retirement - After 1 year of employment, employer contributes 4% NEC and up to 4% matched

Camp program and retail discounts, including a free session of camp annually, friends and family lodging options and use of camp facilities for personal gatherings

On-site meals for employee and family during the summer and special occasions

This is not a complete list of employee benefits, but a general overview

Application Process To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. One may be ask later to submit an application online.

Disclaimer: This Job Description is not a complete description of all that is necessary to do one's job. Also, all camp employees are expected to do what it takes to work as a team, even with other departments, to serve guests. This is not only an expectation, but a value that we hold to as an organization. We will help each other get the mission done.

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