Central Market (Austin Westgate) Chefs Cafe Sales Lead - Full-Time

Responsibilities

A Sales Lead will be responsible for applying advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. May carry out supervisory responsibilities. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Possess and convey a culinary level of food expertise. Work under minimal supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply accepted guidelines, rules and procedures to decisions. Continually monitor and immediately address problems. Make sound decisions on everyday issues and problems. Requires specific product knowledge depending on the Department.

• Assist in ordering
• May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
• Identify and address high priority activities first
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments
• Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain operating effectiveness
• Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
• Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control
• Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales
• Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

Qualifications

• Work Experience: 5+ years, with 5-8 years experience required
• Previous retail/restaurant experience required
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment required
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential
• Strong customer service skills required
• Passion for food required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to work in fast paced environment required
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures required

Education and Certifications

Materials Handling Equipment certification is required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 2/1/2004