Job Announcement: Food Co-op General Manager
Wed, 03/13/2013
Women’s Action to Gain Economic Security (WAGES) seeks a dynamic and committed entrepreneur possessing strong food industry business growth experience to manage the launch of a cooperative business that will produce a specialty food product. The planning and development of this new cooperative is being managed by WAGES as it goes through incubation at La Cocina. The General Manager has primary direct responsibility for product, business, and member skill development, and will have collaborative responsibility for finance, personnel, marketing, and customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine entrepreneurial spirit, social and sustainable community values, and a passion for great food – in the context of WAGES’ and La Cocina’s innovative and proven economic development models.
We are seeking someone who:
· Is an effective leader who brings out the best in others.
· Has significant culinary product development experience and an excellent eye and taste for quality food that will generate customer loyalty.
· Has the drive and capacity to create the efficient production processes necessary to grow this new cooperative quickly and create opportunities for more women to join the cooperative.
The Position: The General Manager has primary responsibility for the launch and growth of the new cooperative, leading it through a three-year “incubation phase” that culminates with the co-op’s graduation from WAGES’ and La Cocina’s programs. S/he reports to WAGES’ Executive Director and will serve as the primary liaison between WAGES, La Cocina, and the founding members of the cooperative. This position is fulltime and requires availability for night and weekend activities related to member training and business operations needs.
For more information, please see our full job announcement.