Front of House - Lead Food Sales Associate, Full Time: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Macy's The Gardens - Full-time

Job Overview:

The Lead Food Sales Associate supports the Restaurant Manager in running an efficient, professional, safe and profitable food operation following all company standards. Primary responsibility is to sell food items by providing caring hospitality and service using product knowledge and sampling.

Essential Functions:

• Follows and ensure team follows Food Division Standards and Best Practices
• Demonstrate a positive role model for Magic Selling
• During shift, provides leadership and directs associates in providing craveable food products and service
• Assist in accountability for sales, expenses and bottom-line profits
• Follows Food Division merchandising, product presentations and signing standards
• Ensure team meets speed of service standards
• Monitor food quality by completing A.M. and P.M. line checks
• Support a strong working relationship with store management
• Provide on-going training, feedback, coaching, and staff motivation to all associates to maximize team performance and satisfaction
• Maintain role model standards in grooming, professional appearance and communications
• Meet highest standards of workplace safety, sanitation, and equipment care as set by Health Department and company policy
• Utilize forecasts, daily sales reports and weekly food cost and payroll reports to ensure monthly profit/loss goals are met
• Assist in preparation and production of all menu items
• Assist in ordering food, beverage, dry and paper goods based budget and needs of the business
• Assist with food inventories following Inventory Best Practices to ensure they are taken on a timely and accurate basis to ensure targeted food and liquor costs are maintained
• Assist in product receiving
• Perform other duties as needed
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

Qualifications:


Education/Experience: No specific educational accomplishment is necessary. Previous restaurant/hospitality experience is preferred but not required. Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, reports, and manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills:
Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Able to use a calculator. Reasoning Ability:Must be able to follow instructions.Physical Demands:Extended periods of standing and walking are required. Some kneeling, stooping, crouching, or crawling may be required. Must be able to move and/or lift at least 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Other Skills:
Must possess excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.