Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market A California Food Cooperative 4765 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107 obpeoplesfood.coop 619-224-1387

January 1, 2017 Dear Applicant,

We welcome your application to Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market. Before you complete your application, we’d like you to know a little about our organization and the philosophy of our Co-op.

As stated in the Co-op’s bylaws, established in 1985, our mission is “to operate retail vegetarian consumer cooperatives providing high quality natural foods at a fair and reasonable price.” Moreover, as stated in our vision statement, we are “…dedicated to helping people live in ways that are ecologically sustainable and that promote personal health and well being.”

The Co-op is owned by its members (who are most of our shoppers) and governed by a member-elected Board of Directors.

Our member-owners are the core of our organization and the focus of our mission and vision statements: their satisfaction is central to the success of the Co-op. Simply put, without these folks, we would not exist. Therefore, we seek friendly, energetic and positive applicants who are focused on serving our member-owners. A successful applicant should expect to be scheduled to work some weekends and evenings, since we are a retail establishment that operates from 8am-9pm every day. In addition, they will be expected to project a customer-friendly attitude and a willingness to act in a cooperative manner with customers and other staff members to ensure the continued success of the Co-op.

We strive to nurture a diverse workforce by providing employees a positive and supportive atmosphere as well as a competitive benefits package. We ask our employees to dedicate themselves to the goals and vision of the Co-op and to take responsibility for their role in its success. We seek competent and qualified individuals who enjoy hard work in a high-energy environment. We hope that if you fit this description and share our vision, you’ll consider completing your application to work at our Co-op.

Thank you for your interest in our General Manager position. Please fill in the following standard job application. This is the form that all employees have used and, to honor the co-operative and egalitarian nature of co-ops, we would like you to do the same. Applications accepted electronically only at obsearchcommittee@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Ofelia Alvarado, Chair General Manager Search Committee

Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market A California Food Cooperative 4765 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107 obpeoplesfood.coop 619-224-1387

General Manager Job Description Summary

The job of the general manager is to lead the cooperative so that it achieves the goals and objectives developed by the board of directors and set forth by the 7 cooperative principles and the mission, vision, and values of the cooperative.

Reporting Relationships The general manager reports to the board of directors, which is elected by the owners of the

cooperative. The general manager has the authority to hire, direct, structure and evaluate all staff. Effective leadership skills are essential to this position.

Specific Responsibilities Financial and Planning

Develop and recommend to the board of directors long- and short-range plans to achieve co-op goals and visions.

Prepare operating and capital budgets for approval by the board and be held accountable for control of resources.

Direct all financial operations of the cooperative.

Investigate new business opportunities and make recommendations to the board of directors on expansion, relocation, and acquisitions; conduct negotiations as agreed upon.

Participate in regional and national co-op and industry events. Operations

Ensure a profitable, growing business.

Maintain knowledge of natural foods retailing and industry trends.

Ability to oversee a newly opened restaurant.

Maintain appropriate relations with wholesale distributors, local markets, and other industry sources.

Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a product mix that meets owner needs.

Plan and execute a margin strategy designed to be price competitive and maintain adequate profit for growth.

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws: licenses, permits, health regulations, employment, etc. Personnel

Ensure compliance with the cooperative’s personnel policies and update as needed.

Hire, supervise, evaluate, compensate, and fire all staff, including management.

Maintain a staff organizational structure that promotes fair distribution of work while maintaining maximum service to customers.

Prepare a yearly payroll budget that meets operating budget constraints.

Ensure a safe, healthy workplace for employees.

Ensure adequate training of staff. Marketing

Develop an advertising and marketing strategy to increase public awareness of the cooperative’s products and services.

Ensure that the advertising and marketing plan stays within budgetary guidelines.

Communicate information about the business to the owners through a monthly newsletter and an annual report.

Prepare or oversee store displays, signage, and other promotions to maximize marketing impact.

Perform other duties assigned by the board of directors.

Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market A California Food Cooperative 4765 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107 obpeoplesfood.coop 619-224-1387

PERSONAL INFORMATION DATE

Name Phone ( ) Last First Middle

Address Street City State Zip Code

Are you legally eligible for employment in the USA? Yes____ No____

Are you 18 years or older? Yes____ No____

Email________________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT APPLIED FOR

Position________________________________________________ Salary desired______________________

If your application is considered favorably, on what date will you be available for work?

Hours you are available:

Mon Tues Wed Thurs

Fri Sat Sun

Would you work full-time? _____ Part-time? _____

Hours per week you would like to work

Do you have any plans in the next 3 months that

would interfere with your work schedule?

__________________________

_______________________

Who referred you?

Have you ever applied to O.B. People’s before? ______________ If yes, when? _______________

Special skills or qualifications you have that may be relevant to working at O.B. People’s

Why would you like to work at O.B. People’s?

We are a smoke-free

facility.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, ancestry, medical condition, genetic predisposition to a disease, or any other legally protected status. Application accepted electronically only at obsearchcommittee@gmail.com.

Supplemental Application Questions for General Manager Position – You may answer these questions in a

separate document.

1. How does your previous job experience help you in transition to Co-op management?

2. Describe your comfort level regarding budgets/margins/cost of labor, etc.

3. What are your passions in life—both in general and as they apply to your job?

4. What is your experience with oversight of two entities—restaurant and store?

5. Where did you find out about the General Manager job posting?

EDUCATION Name & Location of school # of years attended Did you graduate? Subjects studied

High School

College

Trade, Business, or Correspondence School

Subjects of special study or research work

FORMER EMPLOYERS List below last three employers, starting with last one first

Dates Employed Employer Contact Name & Phone # Position & Salary Reason for leaving

- - -

Any other relevant jobs, explain major gaps between jobs, & previous association with OB People’s

PERSONAL REFERENCES Please list 3 professional references other than relatives and former employers.

Name Phone # Years known

Name Phone # Years known

Name Phone # Years known

“I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all my statements contained herein and the references listed above to give you any and all information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you. I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages or salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice. I understand that all offers of employment are contingent upon the production of the proper documents for completion of the I-9 form.” Signature ___________________ Date