Food Service Director - Midway

H-E-B, L.P.•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that began in Austin, Texas, in 1994 and has since expanded to multiple locations across the state. Known for its fresh offerings, Central Market provides a wide selection of food and drink from around the world, including hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, and extensive produce. The company emphasizes the role of food in uniting families and communities, preserving cultures, and creating new traditions. Each store functions as a true market, fostering an exchange of goods, services, and ideas among food enthusiasts.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong supervisory and management skills for successful operation and execution of all areas of production and sales in Non-Perishable, Perishable, and Food Service departments.
Long-term strategic and financial planning skills.
Proficiency with automated reporting systems (Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance, labor) is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to champion new ideas and initiatives.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to; Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance and labor preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a leader, motivator, and expert for the successful operation and execution of all areas of Production and Sales in Non-Perishable departments (grocery, dairy, frozen foods, Healthy living, bulk foods, and gift baskets), Perishable departments (Produce, Meat Market, Seafood Market and Floral), and Food Service departments (Kitchen, Cafe, Prepared Foods, Cooking School, Bakery, Deli, and Cheese Departments).
Ensures customer delight, partner satisfaction, and achievement of company objectives.
Utilizes independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, including product and department strategies, hiring, promotions, discipline, and conflict resolution.
Manages multiple departments, including merchandising, product mix, product costs, and supervision of Partners through department managers.
Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
Supervises daily management of Non-Perishable/Food Service departments and merchandising.
Maintains vendor relations and communicates Central Market's expectations.
Conducts employment interviews, performance appraisals, and provides partner feedback.
Trains and develops partners.
Provides superlative customer service.