CreekSide Co-op Seeks General Manager

Are You The Start-up General Manager We Are Looking For?

CreekSide Co-op is a dynamic start-up co-op that is already making headlines in the Philadelphia area.

 So far, we have:

• 1300+ members
• Building purchased
• Building retrofit designed
• Construction plan with a February start
• Broad political and community support
• Successful member loan campaign
• Engaged and talented Board
• Acquisition, construction and equipment financing

But here's what we need:

• By May 1, a General Manager ready to partner with us and lead us to our opening and into our future

With an opening scheduled for September 2012, CreekSide Co-op is already breaking ground with its speed, engagement and heart.  Not even the financial crisis could stop the creation of a vibrant new hub for the business center to Elkins Park, this energetic close-in suburb to Philadelphia that features tree-lined streets and access to the city by regional rail.  We are looking for a caring, creative professional to partner with us in creating something inspiring that runs well from day one. If you have 7-10 years of successfully progressive experience in grocery, natural or specialty quality foods, or food service, preferably in a Co-Operative environment, you could be right for us and we could be right for you. 

We are looking for a General Manager committed to the ideals and values of our co-op, someone who is driven to create an environment of ethics and integrity, customer service, achieving results, planning and organizing and a focus on the community. 

Are you:

• Committed to the ideal of a co-op and the unique value and ways of working that implies?
• Inspired by the challenge of opening a 9,000+ sq. foot newly renovated facility and growing it to a year one sales target of over $5 million and then doubling sales by year four? 
• The systematic thinker that can help us establish and implement the simple processes that enable the staff you hire to deliver for our members? 
• Knowledgeable of the cultural wonders of Philadelphia and our community? Or are you comfortable joining a new community and quickly finding and connecting to its pulse?
• Ready to take on some personal risk and the ambiguity of a start-up, where the promises are few but the potential is huge?

We will offer a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.  Relocation assistance might be possible.  If excited and qualified, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@creekside.coop.