Market Manager

Two Pence Market , opening Summer 2026 in Milton Lower Mills, is hiring a Market Manager to join our opening team. Housed in a beautifully restored 1922 bank building at the corner of Adams and Eliot Streets, the market blends historic character—including original woodwork, chandeliers, a fireplace, and the former bank vault, now transformed into a curated bottle shop—with a fresh, chef-driven vision. Two Pence Market will feature seasonal produce, specialty groceries, prepared foods, a coffee and espresso bar, smoothies, house-made bagels, an ice cream window, and outdoor patio seating. Our goal is to breathe new life into a local landmark while creating a vibrant gathering place for the Milton Village and Lower Mills communities. As part of S&R Hospitality Group—home to Steel & Rye , S&R Bakery , and Prairie Fire —we offer opportunities for growth, learning, and career development in a culture built on hospitality, teamwork, and craftsmanship. We’re looking for enthusiastic, hardworking people who are excited to help shape something special from day one. Market Manager Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 Exceptional candidates with significant experience may be considered above the posted range. Position Summary: reports directly to the Executive Chef/Director, and is responsible for overseeing the retail market floor, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while managing all retail inventory and merchandising operations. As a visible leader on the floor, the Market Manager serves as a resource for guests and staff, sharing knowledge of our food, wine, specialty products, and prepared offerings while supporting daily operations across the market. This role oversees the retail shopping experience, gift basket and cheese board programs, merchandising execution, inventory management, and front-of-house retail staff. The Market Manager is responsible for the complete lifecycle of retail products and front-of-house supplies, including ordering, receiving, storage, merchandising, inventory control, returns, credits, and cost management. This position also partners closely with the kitchen team to maximize product utilization and ensure seamless integration between retail and prepared food offerings. The Market Manager will supervise register and ice cream counter staff during their shifts and will serve as the primary Front of House Manager on Duty when the Counter Service Manager is not present. This role combines hands-on floor leadership with administrative responsibilities and is ideal for someone with experience managing a specialty food market, wine shop, cheese shop, or other retail food business. Key Responsibilities Lead the retail floor and provide exceptional hospitality for guests. Serve as a knowledgeable resource on wine, specialty foods, retail products, and prepared foods. Supervise register staff and ice cream counter staff during shifts. Act as Front of House Manager on Duty as needed, ensuring smooth daily operations and guest satisfaction. Manage all retail inventory, packaging, and front-of-house supplies, including ordering, receiving, storage, merchandising, returns, and vendor credits. Own retail cost of goods and inventory controls, monitoring margins and identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Develop and maintain attractive merchandising displays that drive sales and reflect seasonal offerings. Manage gift basket and cheese board ordering, production coordination, and guest fulfillment. Coordinate inventory transfers and sales between retail and kitchen operations, including invoicing and POS transactions as required. Partner closely with ownership, the Kitchen Manager, and culinary leadership to identify opportunities for product utilization, cross-merchandising, and prepared food integration. Participate in daily operational planning meetings and communicate inventory, staffing, and merchandising priorities. Maintain organized storage areas and ensure proper product rotation, labeling, and quality standards. Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing front-of-house retail staff. Qualifications Passion for hospitality, food, wine, and specialty retail products. Strong retail merchandising instincts and visual presentation skills. Experience managing inventory, purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships. Excellent customer service, communication, and leadership abilities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to analyze inventory, margins, and retail performance metrics. Comfortable balancing floor leadership with administrative responsibilities. Experience in a specialty food market, wine shop, cheese shop, gourmet retail environment, or similar business strongly preferred. Prior supervisory or management experience preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapt to changing priorities. Prompt communication using email, text and management software. Experience and proficiency with retail POS systems and inventory management, especially Toast Retail, is preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including shifts of 8–10 hours. Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to regularly bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions. Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Two Pence Market