Preston Royal Coffee Bar Sales Lead

Central Market Preston Royal Coffee Bar Sales Lead - Full-Time

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Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has grown to multiple locations across the state. We offer a selection of food and drink from around the world, with hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts. Our commitment goes beyond the plate—to unite families and communities, preserve cultures, and start 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 who are passionate about food.

Summary/Responsibilities of this position: A Sales Lead will be responsible for applying advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to the area of specialization. They may carry out supervisory responsibilities, order assigned products to maximize sales, possess and convey a culinary level of food expertise, work under minimal supervision, apply accepted guidelines and procedures to decisions, continually monitor and immediately address problems, make sound decisions on everyday issues and problems, and require 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

• Typically requires 5-8 years experience
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential
• Strong customer service skills
• Passion for food
• Materials Handling Equipment certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Previous retail/restaurant experience required

• Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Sales and Business Development

Retail