Department Lead

Location: Meridian

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Leads all functions of the dry, disposables, and culinary equipment supplies (ces), and fresh departments as assigned by store management. Ensures effective inventory levels, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation and quality customer service. The lead will have manager on duty responsibilities; in the absence of the store manager and/or assistant store manager, including opening and closing the chef'store.

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Starting pay rate: $18.46 / hr

Schedule:

full-time

Wed - mon 11:30am - 8pm

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Main ingredients of the job

The chef'store retail department leads help maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service, promoting the us foods strategy: great food, made easy. We rely on our team to promote and exemplify the us foods cultural beliefs: deliver excellence, stop waste, win together, speak up and you matter.

* leads all functions of the dry, disposables, and culinary equipment supplies (ces), and fresh departments as assigned by store management.

* ensures effective inventory levels, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, and quality customer service.

* the lead will have manager on duty responsibilities; in the absence of the store manager and/or assistant store manager, including opening and closing the chef'store.

Essential duties and responsibilities

As a retail department lead, you will

* ensure proper inventory levels, based on store capacity, promotions, customer requests, and seasonal merchandise, in all assigned areas to maximize sales. Complete all daily orders

* maximize departmental sales by driving and maintaining superior customer service, freshness, and stocks. Ensure a daily date check is executed. Train, motivate, and develop staff to execute the same standards.

* ensure appealing presentation and pricing standards are maintained in assigned areas. Utilize the computer as needed.

* stock shelves set up displays, ring up merchandise and sales, and perform cleaning duties as needed

* open and close the chef'store in the absence of the store manager or assistant store manager. Perform manager on duty functions as needed.

* role model and promote our cultural beliefs

* ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by always following safety policies and practices. Correct safety issues and then notify the store management of any safety issues that exist in the store, correct if possible.

* responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by store management.

Relationships

* internal: the incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.

* external: the incumbent is required to interact with all customers and service providers.

Supervision

* the incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position. However, the incumbent may be required to monitor performance and provide real-time coaching to support other associates in achieving the assigned goals.

Qualifications

Education/training:

* high school diploma or equivalent required.

Related experience:

* three (3) years experience in a retail setting, restaurant, or customer service environment. Supervisory or lead experience preferred.

* must possess the ability to work a flexible hourly schedule, which includes holidays and weekends.

* must possess and demonstrate competency and proficiency with computer use, word processing, email, and internet software.

Knowledge/skills/abilities:

* must have the desire and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service.

* must possess the ability to quickly assess situations, address issues, and make solid, good business decisions.

* must demonstrate good common sense and the ability to think logically through all situations.

* must possess the ability to build professional relationships with the client base.

* must be motivated and self-driven and consistently demonstrate the ability to analyze customer needs and make…