Central Market, Cafe Manager - Westgate

HEB•Austin, TX

About The Position

Central Market is currently seeking individuals with solid analytical, communication and interpersonal skills to maximize sales and to provide our customers with an exceptional shopping experience The Sales Manager will be responsible for the total operations of the assigned department and its financial results This position reports to a Director

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in a Catering environment
Ability to develop and deliver sound recommendations
Passion for food
Passion for selling
Detail oriented
Proficiency on computer systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Value diversity
Ability to handle stressful situations
Analytical skills
Organization and planning skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to delegate effectively
Proven ability to develop teams

Responsibilities

Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters
Oversee entire Department operation to ensure superb product and customer service
Develop and lead a retail sales team to provide customer service at the highest level in all areas
Assure product delivered to customers is of optimum quality and in-stock conditions are maintained
Responsible for selling products for special events throughout the store and community
Works with sales personnel to generate new business and maintain current client relations
Merchandise departments to maximize sales
Effectively promote services/products provided by Central Market to maximize sales
Maintain a high degree of product knowledge
Oversee product ordering and inventory controls
Ensures that all government and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration and sanitation are met
Maintain multiple vendor relationships
Works to achieve set department budget that contributes to the stores long range goals
Monitor and manage product, labor, and wrap expenses to ensure budget requirements
Ensure highest level of quality and presentation in products and services
Works with other department managers and Chef team to effectively deliver results
Responsible for employment interviews, performance appraisals and Partner feedback
Trains and develops Partners
Responsible for writing departmental schedules
Provide superlative customer service
Must be able to work flexible shifts