Central Market Dallas Catering Sales Shift Lead - Full-Time

Overview: strongCentral Market/font/strong/font is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes strongCentral Market/font/strong/font one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, strongCentral Market/font/strong/font is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food./fonto:p/o:p/p Responsibilities: Summary/Responsibilities of this position:brA 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.brWork 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.brRequires specific product knowledge depending on the Department.brbrResponsibilities:br- Assist in orderingbr- May assist in writing weekly Department schedulebr- Identify and address high priority activities firstbr- Communicate clear expectations for assignmentsbr- Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partnersbr- Provide excellent customer service br- Maintain operating effectivenessbr- Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are metbr- Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory controlbr- Assist in merchandising the department to maximize salesbr- Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize salesbrbrEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERREDbr- Typically requires 5-8 years experiencebr- Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipmentbr- Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essentialbr- Strong customer service skillsbr- Passion for foodbr- Materials Handling Equipment certificationbr- Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsbr-Ability to work in fast paced environmentbr-Ability to work in extreme temperaturesbr- Previous retail/restaurant experience requiredbrbrPHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSbr- Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbsbrbr02-2004