Farmers Market Manager

Pay: $24–$30 per hour in base pay, based on relevant experience and demonstrated skills. Sales-based bonuses are separate from base pay.

Hours: Part-time. Expected weekly hours will be confirmed during hiring.

Schedule: Early Saturday mornings and weekends; seasonal dates and exact start/end times will be confirmed during hiring. Work includes loading, setup, service, and breakdown.

Location: Farmers Market | 7950 Marty St, Overland Park, KS 66204. Market service is at this address; preparation and loading may take place at 8220 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204.

The opportunity: Run a welcoming, well-prepared market taquería in Overland Park. The Catering Director will establish market plans and priorities with you; you will direct the team’s work on market day.

What We Offer

Benefit Opportunities: Health, dental, and vision insurance; merch and dining discounts. Insurance eligibility and plan details will be explained during hiring.

What You Will Own

• Plan food, product, equipment, and supply needs with the catering team; check loading, transport, setup, and return lists.
• Prepare staff assignments and breaks, train team members, and adjust station coverage as customer demand changes.
• Welcome customers, explain prepared food and market products, and resolve routine questions and concerns.
• Maintain accurate displays, labels, prices, and inventory counts. Communicate replenishment needs early.
• Monitor food temperatures, sanitation, safe handling, and compliance with market procedures.
• Maintain register and cash records, reconcile daily sales, and record product use and waste.
• Coordinate with market organizers and nearby vendors and communicate weather, equipment, or service issues promptly.
• Complete breakdown and equipment return, share an end-of-day recap, and suggest improvements for the next market.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, retail, farmers’ markets, or hospitality. Experience leading a team is preferred.
• Ability to organize a small team and manage customer service, inventory, and cash records.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and set up and move equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reliable transportation to assigned markets and availability for early mornings and weekends.
• You enjoy early starts, direct customer interaction, and the satisfaction of a well-run market day. You plan the details, keep a small team moving, and follow through from the first loading check to the final return.

Work Environment

Outdoor work includes standing, walking, loading supplies, and moving market equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About TACO NACO KC

TACO NACO KC is a Mexican-owned, women-led, chef-driven taquería with restaurants in Overland Park, Westport, and State Line. We began with catering and farmers’ markets and take pride in good Mexican food, thoughtful hospitality, and teammates who follow through.

What Happens After Applying

Apply online with your availability and relevant experience. A résumé is optional; a brief work history or experience described in your answers is enough. We review applications, contact selected candidates for a brief conversation, then arrange a role-focused interview. When we contact you, we explain the next step and expected timing.

Come as you are. Apply to join TACO NACO KC.