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Big Andy’s Specialty Market – Indian River, Michigan

Starting Pay $16 / hour + tips

Overview

We’re looking for friendly, outgoing seasonal team members to help us welcome visitors and share the flavors of Northern Michigan. We’re a locally loved stop in a busy tourist town, known for our smoked fish and carefully curated selection of regional specialties — from maple syrup and honey to cheeses and jams made right here in the Northern Michigan.

If you’re a foodie who loves talking with people, thrives in a lively environment, and brings a warm, larger-than-life personality to everything you do, you’ll feel right at home at Big Andy’s.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers and create a welcoming, memorable experience for locals and tourists alike

• Provide deli-style counter service, including portioning, wrapping, and serving fresh and smoked fish, jerky, and other specialty items

• Share product knowledge, offer samples, and help guests discover smoked fish and locally made specialty foods

• Ring up purchases and keep the market running smoothly

• Maintain clean, well-stocked, and inviting displays

• Help bring the fun, friendly spirit of Big Andy’s to life (our Bigfoot logo sets the tone)

Who You Are

• Outgoing, friendly, and comfortable engaging with people all day

• Excited about food, especially local and regional products

• Positive, reliable, and adaptable in a fast-paced, seasonal environment

• Retail or food service experience is helpful, but personality and enthusiasm matter most

Position Details

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

If you enjoy sharing great food, telling a few stories, and helping visitors experience the best of Northern Michigan, we’d love to meet you.

Email your resume or a summary of your work experience to Lizzie@BigAndys.com

Location: Big Andy’s Market – Indian River, MI

Starting Pay: $20-25 / hour (based on experience) + tips

About Big Andy’s Market
Big Andy’s Market is a seasonally operated specialty market selling fresh & smoked fish, meats & jerky, snacks and dips, and locally sourced pantry staples. This summer, we’ll start our dinner service, and we’re building a thoughtful, high-quality program rooted in our market, our region, and our customers.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled, collaborative Chef / Smoker to help build and lead our food service program. This role focuses on counter-service deli offerings, grab-and-go items, seasonal fish dinners, and smoked fish. This is a foundational role with real influence. Hours are flexible for the right candidate, and the position can grow as the program develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the development and execution of:

  • Grab-and-go deli items

  • Fried fish dinners

  • Smoked fish

• Operate and manage smoking processes

• Help design menus, prep systems, and workflows appropriate for a market setting

• Develop, test, and refine recipes with a focus on consistency and efficiency

• Ensure high standards for flavor, presentation, and freshness

• Establish and maintain food safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices

• Oversee proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of all food items

• Coordinate prep schedules to meet daily and seasonal demand

• Monitor inventory, minimize waste, and assist with ordering

• Train and support staff in prep, smoking techniques, and cleanliness

• Maintain smokers, kitchen equipment, and workspaces in excellent condition

• Collaborate with ownership on seasonal offerings, specials, and program growth

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a chef, prepared foods lead, smoker, or similar role

• Experience working with fish and seafood strongly preferred

• Comfort building systems in a new or growing food program

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation

• Organized, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Physically able to stand for long periods and work in hot/cold environments

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Flexible scheduling for the right candidate

• Creative input and ownership over deli, prepared foods, and smoked fish

• A supportive, community-focused work environment

• Opportunity to grow alongside the business

To apply, please email a resume or summary of work experience to Lizzie@BigAndys.com

Rock River Corp. - Indian River, Michigan

Overview
We’re seeking a creative, organized Marketing Manager to support a parent company overseeing four distinct businesses in a highly seasonal small town. This role is focused on building local awareness, driving foot traffic to physical locations, and growing an engaged digital community year-round.

This position is highly flexible: hybrid remote work and part-time arrangements are both possibilities to reflect the seasonal nature of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and publish original, on-brand content for Instagram and Facebook across multiple businesses

• Plan and execute seasonal marketing strategies that align with tourism cycles and local events

• Respond to social media messages, comments, reviews, and customer questions in a timely, professional manner

• Collaborate on website updates, design improvements, and content optimization to increase user engagement and conversions

• Support website engagement initiatives such as promotions, event highlights, email sign-ups, and calls-to-action

• Design and coordinate printed marketing materials including in-store signage, menus, flyers, and promotional pieces

• Ensure visual and messaging consistency across digital, print, and in-person customer touchpoints

• Highlight in-store experiences, promotions, and community connections to increase physical foot traffic

• Maintain a consistent brand voice while adapting content for each business

• Track engagement and performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media for small businesses

• Familiarity with website platforms, basic design principles, and user engagement best practices

• Experience creating or coordinating printed marketing materials

• Strong writing, visual storytelling, and content planning skills

• Comfortable engaging directly with customers online

• Understanding of local marketing, tourism, or seasonal business cycles preferred

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple brands simultaneously

To apply, email resume or CV to Lizzie@BigAndys.com