Flower Manager

Job Description

Overview

The Flower Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of flower production, harvesting, floral design, inventory management, merchandising, and team leadership. This position manages the complete flower operation from crop planning and cultivation through harvest, post-harvest processing, floral design, and retail or wholesale distribution. The Flower Manager ensures the production of high-quality flowers while maintaining efficient operations, excellent customer service, compliance with safety standards, and a clean, organized work environment. Opportunity for carrier advancement.

Position Offering :  Year-round position
Compensation :  Hourly, Commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule :  Monday through Friday, Approximately 40 hours per week
Market days may require adjusted hours based on market schedules, setup, breakdown, and transportation needs.
Minimum one-year commitment preferred.

To Apply : 
Please read full job description below. 
If you would like to apply, please send us a brief email with your resume and at least two references to us.

I. FLOWER FARMING ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Production & Cultivation

  • Plan, organize, and oversee all flower production activities from planting through harvest.

  • Develop annual crop plans, planting schedules, succession planting, and production timelines.

  • Monitor plant health, growth, and flowering stages to maximize quality and yield.

  • Maintain optimal environmental conditions including irrigation, fertilization, ventilation, temperature, humidity, and pest management.

  • Perform and supervise planting, transplanting, staking, trellising, pruning, weeding, and other crop maintenance activities.

  • Conduct varietal trials and evaluate new flower varieties to improve production.

Harvest & Post-Harvest Operations

  • Direct and supervise flower harvesting to ensure optimum quality and proper handling.

  • Implement post-harvest handling procedures including grading, conditioning, storage, packaging, and transportation.

  • Maintain sanitation standards throughout harvesting and processing areas.

  • Minimize product loss through proper inventory rotation and waste control practices.

  • Ensure all harvested flowers meet established quality standards.

Floral Design & Merchandising

  • Design and create fresh floral arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, and specialty floral products for retail, wholesale, weddings, and special events.

  • Develop seasonal displays and merchandising plans that maximize product presentation and sales.

  • Ensure floral products are accurately priced, labeled, and displayed.

  • Maintain consistent product quality and freshness throughout the sales process.

  • Coordinate special orders and custom floral arrangements to meet customer needs.

Inventory & Administrative Management

  • Manage flower inventory, supplies, seeds, containers, floral materials, and equipment.

  • Maintain accurate production records, invoices, inventory reports, harvest logs, and waste reports.

  • Monitor purchasing and coordinate supply orders.

  • Track production costs and department budgets.

  • Prepare weekly production schedules, availability lists, and operational reports.

  • Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Team Leadership

  • Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate flower production and harvest staff.

  • Provide ongoing coaching and professional development for team members.

  • Assign daily work priorities and monitor productivity.

  • Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Customer Service & Sales Support

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with retail customers, wholesale buyers, and event clients.

  • Coordinate flower availability and fulfill customer orders in a timely manner.

  • Communicate product availability and seasonal offerings.

  • Support marketing initiatives and promotional events.

Safety & Quality Assurance

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.

  • Reinforce safe work practices and proper handling of flowers, tools, and equipment.

  • Ensure employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Monitor compliance with workplace safety standards.

  • Continuously improve operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional product quality.

II. QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Floriculture, Plant Science, or a related field preferred.

  • Minimum of two years of experience in commercial flower production, floriculture, greenhouse operations, or agricultural production.

  • Experience in floral design and arrangement creation.

  • Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of flower cultivation, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and merchandising.

  • Proficiency in inventory management, record keeping, and production planning.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Basic conversational Spanish is preferred.

  • Valid driver's license may be required.

V. APPLICANT MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO

  • Demonstrate previous flower farm management experience, knowledge of flower production techniques and best horticultural practices.

  • Strong floral design and merchandising abilities.

  • Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, Google Workspace.

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Work independently and make appropriate decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Use common farm and market tools and equipment.

  • Maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.

  • Learn and follow Frog Bench Farms’ Best Management Practices and Employee Manual.

  • Be receptive to learning new farming, market, sales, and operational methods.

  • Maintain a current, valid driver’s license.

  • Acquire and maintain an active Food Handler’s License.

  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions

This position requires working in greenhouses, fields, floral workrooms, retail environments, and outdoor agricultural settings. Seasonal overtime, weekend work, and occasional evening hours may be required during peak production periods, holidays, weddings, and special events. Including the below examples, but not limited to:

  • Walking and standing for extended periods.

  • Reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, and lifting.

  • Lifting up to 50 pounds.

  • Loading and unloading vehicles.

  • Moving tables, tents, crates, produce, displays, and other market equipment.

  • Working indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and changing weather conditions.

  • Working on uneven surfaces.

  • Working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change throughout the day.

Health & Safety

  • Follow all applicable State, County, City, UDAF, OSHA, CDC, food safety, and market requirements.

  • Maintain quality and health safety standards for farm production, harvesting, storage, transportation, and market sales.

  • Follow proper sanitation and produce handling procedures.

  • Properly maintain and store equipment, supplies, and chemicals.

  • Report safety concerns, injuries, equipment issues, food safety concerns, or other hazards to management promptly.

  • Take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment for yourself, coworkers, vendors, and customers.

About Frog Bench Farms

Frog Bench Farms (FBF)® is a sustainable urban farm nestled into the Wasatch foothills of Salt Lake City. Since 2012, we have grown approximately 1.5 acres of high-quality vegetables, herbs, fruits, nuts, micro/petite greens, and edible flowers.

Whenever possible, our plants start from seed. We utilize cold frames, low and high hoop houses, and our 2,800-square-foot greenhouse to grow and sell products to restaurants and the public year-round.
FBF follows applicable UDAF requirements and focuses on growing products that support the health of our customers, our environment, and our community.

Our team is a respectful community of committed, hardworking people who value strong work ethic, timeliness, communication, education, and sustainability. Our work is fast-paced, organized, and requires both accuracy and initiative.