Regional Operations Coord - FT - Food & Beverage

Overview

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

This job contributes to REI's success by assisting with multi-day operations through trip planning, Day and Multi-Day programs, and communicating with guides before and upon trip return. The Regional Operations Coordinator is accountable for participating cross-divisionally within the regional team to ensure that all operational needs are accounted for each departure and inventory is available.

The Regional Operations Coordinator anticipates and fulfills trip needs, requests, and answers questions related to warehouse procedures. Before departure, the position ensures that all equipment is correctly loaded into the vehicle(s) and that the guides are familiar with the resources provided. Upon return, the Regional Operations Coordinator will assist the trip runners in cleaning and returning equipment and addressing any concerns regarding program operations. Models and acts by REI's guiding values and mission.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

How you will be successful:

• Researches completes applications, and reviews current and new land use permits, Commercial Use Agreements (CUAs)

• Oversees and assists guides with trip food and gear packing, preparation, and returns. Acts as point of contact for guides answering questions and assisting trips

• Maintains accurate inventory of all multi-day equipment and gear

• Purchases equipment for the multi-day program

• Maintains, repairs, and/or replaces damaged equipment

• Assists with meal plans that provide gourmet food for experience trips across the U.S. Modifies meal plans to meet the customer requirements of each trip.

• Coordinates kitchen/food purchasing and inventory for experience trips.

• Monitors food purchases to ensure adherence to the annual operating budget.

• Contacts and builds relationships with vendors to improve the product that is provided to guests at an affordable price.

• Maintains cleanliness in the kitchen and warehouse to provide a spotless and healthy working space

• Ensures warehouse organization, cleanliness, and efficiency

• When scheduled, participate in "on-call" responsibilities of the department's emergency phone.

Your qualities:

• 1+ year of experience guiding or relevant experience in hands-on operational or logistical work or equivalent.

• 1+ year experience in relevant food industry roles (e.g., catering, restaurant kitchen support, etc.)

• Certified Food Protection Manager (certification is required for specific roles and responsibilities. If a candidate is hired to oversee food & beverage operations, the candidate must complete before the start date)

• First Aid and CPR certification. (If a candidate is hired without current credentials, the candidate must complete within the first three months of hire.)

• Wilderness First Aid or Responder certification

• Must have a valid, state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving background and the ability to obtain a medical examiner's certificate, which includes a physical and drug screen.

• Challenges the status quo, champions change, and influences others to change.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity - that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$17.60 - $22.00 per hour