Department Lead - Augusta, GA

US Foods • Augusta, GA

240d • $15 - $25

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 recommendations based on sound business knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Must possess the adaptability and a willingness to help out in order to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• 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 in 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 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 following safety policies and practices at all times.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED