Assistant Food Service Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores • Sevierville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the store management team, the responsibilities of the Assistant Food Service Manager include providing exceptional customer service, leading by example, driving sales by effectively merchandizing fresh product in the department while assisting the Food Service Manager by building a productive staff through teamwork and effective training.

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience in Food Service Department operations
• Must be able to resolve differences and diffuse difficult situations (customers and associates) through diplomatic means
• Must be knowledgeable in various training methods
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Flexibility in work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to lead by example to give Food City Customers their best shopping experience
• Knowledge of Food City policies and procedures
• Expertise of all job duties associates must perform in each area of responsibility
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
• Lead by example and set the standard for customer service, associate relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
• Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by encouraging associates to greet and speak to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Interact professionally with management team, associates, supervision, and customers
• Assist the Food Service Manager in running all areas of the Food Service operations
• Provide Food Service Department associates with training and development in required skills and areas of job responsibilities
• Implement and enforce all marketing programs and merchandising plans including plan-o-grams
• Assist in ordering all merchandise to achieve a minimum inventory consistent with good operations, while avoiding out-of-product conditions
• Complete all department paperwork adhering to Model Store standards including department inventory
• Inspect and rotate product on a regular basis while maintaining close dated items on Electronic Short Date List
• Maintain a clean and safe department according to company standards utilizing Sanitation schedules and daily to-do lists
• Follow and implement all policies and procedures including all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to the Food Service department
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Store Manager, Food Service Manager, Department Managers, and all Food Service associates providing them with information or instruction
• Assist the Food Service Manager in enforcing and maintaining the company Food Safety program
• Responsible for attending on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Medical Plan with wellness benefits
• Dental Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Associate Offers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed