Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Overview

Beecher's Pike Place Seattle, 1600 Pike Place, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Job Description
• Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM

At Beecher’s we’ve created something special: great food, a better place to work, and a commitment to our communities. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is authentic, original, and full-flavored food handcrafted in traditional ways using the best ingredients. We are part of Sugar Mountain, a creative food company that cares deeply about the health, well-being, and culinary delight of our customers.

We are seeking a high-energy, food-focused Store Manager to join our Beecher’s Handmade Cheese team in the Pike Place Market. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about mentorship, developing talent, and building strong teams, while also driving operational excellence in a fast-paced retail food environment.

• Work closely with supervisors and team members to ensure exceptional customer service experience for every guest
• Lead with a coaching mindset, mentoring supervisors and team members to support individual growth, skill development, and career progression
• Analyze, plan, and execute all administrative and business functions related to store operations, including managing the P&L, budgets, inventory, and cost controls for food, beverage, and labor
• Hire, train, coach, and inspire team members, fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
• Develop and execute a clear succession plan by identifying high-potential team members and mentoring individuals to grow from team member roles into supervisory and management positions
• Ensure company training programs are fully utilized and that supervisors are equipped to effectively train and develop their teams
• Analyze performance and make thoughtful recommendations related to product mix, merchandising, and operational improvements

• 5+ years of experience in a high-quality retail food or restaurant environment
• 3+ years of management experience in restaurant or retail operations
• Demonstrated success mentoring team members and developing internal talent into leadership roles
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of leading in a retail environment
• Computer literacy to operate retail POS systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication, multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to pass all required security background checks
• Must acquire a Washington State Food Handler’s Permit upon hire
• Ensure company training programs are utilized by team members and supervisors

The starting salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $92,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums, along with 15 days paid time-off, 9 paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees enjoy a 35% employee discount at Sugar Mountain locations.

Sugar Mountain has created the Beecher’s Foundation, a non-profit funded by a portion of sales from companies under the Sugar Mountain umbrella. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creates an environment where everyone belongs.

Sugar Mountain is a tobacco-free company.