About American Spoon

In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. We work directly with a dedicated group of Michigan farmers and foragers who grow and gather the unique varieties of fruit we love, prized over generations for unparalleled taste and character. Our small, family-owned company exists, to find, capture, and preserve flavors you simply won’t find anywhere else. 

Assistant Manager – Traverse City Retail Store

Pay Range: $20–$22/hour (based on experience)

Hours: 24–30 hours/week during slower seasons, up to 40 hours/week in peak seasons

The Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Traverse City retail team. This is a hands-on role supporting store operations and providing exceptional customer service, with the opportunity to grow into a larger supervisory role as our retail presence expands.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily operations, including staff scheduling, bank runs, and grocery shopping
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding team members
• Maintain merchandising and store presentation standards
• Help manage inventory and place orders when needed
• Provide excellent customer service, stepping in wherever help is needed during busy seasons

What We’re Looking For

• Retail or customer service leadership experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Reliability, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Availability for additional hours during peak seasons (color season and holidays)
• Interest in long-term growth into a year-round supervisory role

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a trusted Northern Michigan food brand with a strong local following
• A supportive, team-focused environment where your work is valued
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time, year-round leadership role as the Traverse City store expands

If you’re enthusiastic about food, hospitality, and building community, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Disclaimer – At-Will Employment

American Spoon Foods Inc. is an "at-will" employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law. Nothing in our job postings, interviews, offer letters, or any other communication should be interpreted as creating an employment contract or a guarantee of continued employment.

Any policies, benefits, or terms of employment outlined in our recruiting materials or during the hiring process are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Employment decisions, including promotions, compensation adjustments, and continued employment, remain at the discretion of American Spoon Foods Inc. in accordance with applicable laws.

By applying for a position with American Spoon Foods Inc., candidates acknowledge and understand that employment with our company is at will and that no representative, manager, or employee of American Spoon Foods Inc. has the authority to enter into any agreement that modifies this at-will employment relationship unless it is in writing and signed by the company’s CEO.

If you have any questions about our at-will employment policy, please contact our HR department for clarification.