Department Lead

US Foods•San Jose, CA

3d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

QUALITY AND DEDICATION BEGIN WITH OUR TEAM, SO JOIN CHEF’STORE® TODAY! We help YOU make it! . The starting rate is $23.22 per hour Schedule: Full-time days in the Perishable Dept with open availability including weekends. Benefits Start Day One! 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Three (3) years experience in a retail setting, restaurant, or customer service environment.
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.
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 to get the job done, understanding fully that the nature of the business means that staff at all levels within the store will be expected to “roll up their sleeves” and provide whatever is required to offer the customer fast, easy, and efficient service.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or Lead experience preferred.

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 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.