Central Market (Midway) Healthy Living Sales Lead - Full time

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market 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, Central Market 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.

• →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

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.Qualifications & Key Requirements:Work Experience:

• →Typically requires 5-8 years experience
• →Previous retail/restaurant 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures

• Materials Handling Equipment certification

• 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