Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management
About the job
Requirements
Ability to be MAST certified.
Ability to manage change and engage others.
Working knowledge of inventory management, schedule writing, forecasting, and ordering practices.
Ability to analyze and interpret financials.
Must have intermediate or higher computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with staff, guests, and vendors.
Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Must be 21 years or older.
Responsibilities
Manage overall Food Service operations, including Deli, Bakery, Pizzeria, Espresso, BBQ, and Market Meals.
Work with the Kitchen Manager to assist Field House, if applicable, with staffing and production needs during peak hours.
Coordinate weekly Field House schedules, if applicable, with the Market Manager (Hospitality) or Restaurant Manager and Front End Manager.
Participate in quarterly and annual forecasting and assist in achieving financial goals, with a focus on gross and labor.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, guests, market support staff, and vendors.
Ensure adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout food service departments.
Work with market staff to complete administrative tasks and operational functions on time.
Work with department managers and staff to settle interpersonal conflicts.
Assist with hiring, training, and developing employees.
Establish and maintain a 360-feedback process involving guests, staff, and leadership.
Prepare department products for sale.
Provide and role-model excellent guest service.
Oversee food service maintenance and cleanliness.
Ensure food service compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Establish and maintain a culture of safety throughout food service departments.
Keep up with industry trends, standards, and changes.
Ensure dissemination of and adherence to company and department policies.
Follow safety and security policies and sustainability programs.
Operate in accordance with the company’s core values, brand, and business principles.
Desired Qualifications
Five years of management experience in food service or retail operations is preferred.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION
Open availability required!
OVERVIEW
WHO WE ARE
T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.
WHO YOU ARE
You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!
WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK)
We have a highly competitive benefits package ($9-$23 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. Whoa! That’s a lot of great stuff!
THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF
T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING . . .
Manages overall Food Service operations including Deli, Bakery, Pizzeria, Espresso, BBQ, and Market Meals
Works in tandem with the Kitchen Manager to assist Field House (if applicable) during peak hours with staffing and production needs
Coordinates weekly Field House schedules (if applicable) with Market Manager (Hospitality) or Restaurant Manager and Front End Manager
Participates in quarterly/annual forecasting and assists in achieving financial goals with a focus on gross and labor
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, guests, market support staff and vendor community
Ensures the adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout food service departments
Works closely with market staff to achieve the timely completion of administrative tasks and operational functions
Works with department managers and staff in settling interpersonal conflicts
Assists in the hiring, training and development of employees
Establishes and maintains a 360-feedback process including guests, staff and leadership
Prepares department product for sale
Provides and role models excellent guest service
Oversees food service maintenance and cleanliness
Ensures food service compliance with local, state and federal laws
Establishes and maintains a culture of safety throughout all food service departments
Role models attitude of service to staff and guests
Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes
Ensures the dissemination of and adherence to all company and department policies
Supports and follows all safety/security policies and sustainability programs
Operates within the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand and Business Principles
THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF . . .
Prefer 5 years’ management experience in food service/retail operations
Innovative and creative with enthusiasm for food, cooking and nutrition
Excellent guest service skills
Ability to be MAST certified
Positively manages change with the ability to enroll others
Must be a team player, transformational leader, and positive role model with passion and skill for developing others
Critical thinker with the ability to analyze and interpret financials
Working knowledge of inventory management, schedule writing, and forecasting with a high-level understanding of ordering practices
Understands and implements ready for business standards
Commitment to personal and professional development
Must possess an attitude of service to others
Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
Must have intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with a diverse group of staff, guests, and vendors
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Embraces 360 feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
Displays excellent work ethic
Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) with excellent manual dexterity
Exemplifies health department standards
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Town & Country Markets strengthens board, Family Council.
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Town & Country Markets, a family-owned grocer with six stores across Washington's Puget Sound region, has appointed Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata to its board of directors. Nakata, son of Ron Nakata and a grandson of co-founder Mo Nakata, also serves as president of the company's Family Council, supporting the preservation of family values and preparation for future generations of ownership.
The new board members bring expertise spanning corporate finance, business strategy and business growth in the banking and investments, insurance and technology sectors.
"We're intentional about building a board that reflects the expertise and values needed to guide our future and align with the evolving needs of our guests," said Ryan Ritter, CEO of Town & Country Markets. "Our board of directors plays a critical role in shaping long-term strategy, stewarding resources and family values and ensuring the organization thrives in our dynamic retail landscape. We're thrilled to welcome these new leaders to our team. Each brings unique experience and perspective, and a shared commitment to our mission."
Daquiz Hare joins with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in corporate finance, strategy and growth. Named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal's 2026 Directors of the Year, she led PNC Bank's corporate and institutional banking expansion across the Pacific Northwest, building the region's first office into a $2 billion business while advising companies on complex financing and long-term growth strategies. She also serves as board chair at Washington STEM and as a board advisor to the dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington.
Rice is a financial executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning finance, operations and strategic growth. Her executive career includes senior leadership roles at Wells Fargo, Safeco, DaVita and PEMCO, bringing expertise in financial oversight, governance and organizational strategy. She has served on numerous nonprofit and corporate boards, providing guidance and financial oversight to organizations across the Pacific Northwest.
Nakata brings more than 20 years of experience leading technology strategy, enterprise platforms and digital transformation for organizations including Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase and McKinstry. His only prior work for the company was a stint as a courtesy clerk in high school.
As president of the Family Council, Nakata plays a role in fostering family engagement, governance and long-term stewardship, while helping to bridge the perspectives of family shareholders and company leadership. The council took shape after family members gathered in 2023, as a CEO retirement approached and senior members of the family stepped back from daily operations. Fifteen Nakatas, including spouses, committed to the council, and 20 family members are part of a broader family assembly. Nakata helped put the family's core values into writing.
"I'm honored to join the board at a time when the company continues to deepen its commitment to its mission and the communities it serves," Nakata said. "Since its founding, Town & Country Markets has been guided by the principles of care, integrity and respect. I look forward to listening, building relationships and helping create more opportunities for our guests to shape the future of the company."
Town & Country Markets was founded in 1957 by brothers John and Mo Nakata and their friend Ed Loverich. Three of its stores operate under the Town & Country banner and three under the Central Market banner.
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Grocery store transformation blends shopping and hospitality.
June 15, 2026
By The Construction Specifier
A grocery store renovation is expanding the store's appeal by positioning it as a community hub.
Town & Country Markets in Poulsbo, Wash., teamed up with design partner Cushing Terrell to prioritize meal planning, convenience, and a new on-site restaurant.
Design updates for the 7,529 m[2] (81,043 sf) location include a classroom, test kitchen, and outdoor patio. The store's beauty and housewares sections received updated fixtures and lighting. The deli and cheese areas were renovated, while the produce and floral departments gained new signage, valances, and casing.
The Field House restaurant is integrated into the market through a partnership with chef Ethan Stowell. The design team created a clear visual separation between the restaurant and the market.
The team transformed the existing upper-level mezzanine and patio into an indoor-outdoor experience. They replaced concrete walls with floor-to-ceiling glazing across both levels. A bright, transparent dining space now occupies the former deli and back-of-house kitchen.
The project team at Cushing Terrell was led by principal-in-charge Kara Eberle-Lott and project manager Sivani Krishna. Design leadership was provided by Alice Wang, with architectural support from Blake Cronin and KuoChao Tseng.
Town & Country Market debuts a limited edition Pride tote bag.
Friday, june 5, 2026.
Town & Country (T&C) Markets debuted a limited-edition Pride tote bag designed by Seattle artist Esmeralda Vasquez, marking the first artist tote bag release with future totes coming this summer to continue celebrating community, creativity, and the neighborhoods surrounding its markets across the Puget Sound.
Available for a limited time only, the "Love for All" tote bag features a pair of heart-winged lovebirds carrying lavender in their beaks.
The artwork draws from lavender's association with love and devotion, the abundance of lavender throughout the Pacific Northwest, and the flower's historical ties to queer empowerment and identity.
The artist, Esmeralda Vasquez, is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist, muralist, and illustrator based in Seattle.
Her work is shaped by her experience as a Queer/Latinx artist from Washington's Yakima Valley and often explores symbolism, color theory, identity, and intentional storytelling.
"We're excited to launch this new artist tote collection with a design that celebrates inclusion, creativity, and community," said Ryan Ritter, CEO of Town & Country Markets.
"Partnering with local artists allows us to continue to create meaningful pieces that reflect the people and neighborhoods connected to our markets while supporting organizations doing important work locally."
The new Pride Tote will support Lambert House, the Capitol Hill-based nonprofit and community center supporting LGBTQ+ youth, by donating $1 for every tote produced.
The launch showcases the company's ongoing dedication to collaborating with local artists following its in-store murals and recently launched mugs. It also offers a first look at Town & Country Markets' broader artist tote collection arriving this July.
The upcoming July limited-edition tote bag release will feature the same market-specific designs showcased on its popular MiiR mug artist collection, inspired by each market location - Bainbridge, Ballard, Lakemont, Mill Creek, Poulsbo, and Shoreline.
Together, the tote collection celebrates people, and the distinct character, landmarks, history, and natural beauty of the communities surrounding each Town & Country Market location.
The Pride tote is available now in all Town & Country Market stores while supplies last, priced at $9.99. Images can be found HERE.
To learn more, visit townandcountrymarkets.com or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook to join in the delight of eating.
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