Store Manager

Join the Food Matters Market Team! Store Manager, Food Matters Market - Morganton, NC Full-Time/Exempt

Food Matters Market is a locally owned and operated neighborhood grocery store dedicated to providing our community with high-quality natural, organic, and locally sourced foods. We believe healthy living begins with access to fresh, wholesome products and exceptional customer services. Our team is passionate about supporting local farmers, producers, and artisans while creating a welcoming shopping experience that reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community

If you are looking for more than just a job and want to lead a team that values integrity, service, and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to meet you.

Compensation

Starting at $60,000-$70,000 annually, based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience, and demonstrated leadership ability. In addition to base salary, the Store Manager is eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities.

Position Summary

The Store Manager is responsible for the overall success of the Food Matters Market, Morganton, NC store by leading daily operations, developing a high performing team, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and driving sales and profitability. This hands-on leadership role ensures operational excellence, maintains compliance with food safety and employment standards, and fosters a positive workplace culture that reflects the values of Food Matters Market. If you enjoy leading by example, developing employees, and making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As Store Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Create employee schedules that support customer service and business needs.
• Maintain merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, pricing, and product quality.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor management, and expense control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor cash handling, inventory controls, and loss prevention practices.
• Build positive relationships with customers, vendors, and the local community.
• Address customer concerns professionally and implement continuous improvements.
• Partner with ownership and leadership to achieve company goals.