Customer Service Lead

Job Requirements

Sendik's Food Markets:
Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery store-we are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 18 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.

At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.

If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.

Role Title

Customer Service Lead

Manager

Customer Service Manager

Job Summary

The Customer Service Lead will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing "best in class" service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Customer Service Lead is to oversee office tasks, associates, customer satisfaction and standards for Customer Service, in the absence of a Customer Service Manager. As a part of the Sendik's leadership team, the Customer Service Lead must demonstrate accountability, strong team management skills and hands-on involvement, both on the floor and with the team.

Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say "yes" to our customers. It's important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere "Thank you for your business!"

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik's brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use "Red Truck Service" when additional assistance is needed.

Work Experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve customers while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
• Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions, making suggestions and resolving complaints
• Encourage customers to participate in our monthly charity partnerships and Red Bag Rewards program
• Manage all areas of Customer Service, consistently leading by example and applying effective management techniques
• Assist with opening and closing duties including, but not limited to, unlocking registers, balancing safe, reviewing daily schedule, settling drawers, and completing cleaning lists
• Assist with completing lane audits by reviewing register balances to make sure all transactions are entered and accurate; investigate any discrepancies as they arise
• Assist with monetary needs including, but not limited to, placing daily change orders, bank deposits and petty cash
• Review lottery ticket stock to confirm accurate inventory count; investigate any discrepancies as they arise
• Assist with reviewing daily punches and making corrections as needed
• Assist with managing office supplies, candy and tobacco ordering and inventory
• Assist with scheduling break/meal times to ensure coverage throughout the day
• Assist with answering phones and transferring calls
• Assist with maintaining Customer Service reports including, but not limited to, accounting logs, change order request, special request items, delivery logs, customer concerns and lost and found
• Oversee, manage and train associates; including, but not limited to coaching, performance improvement, recognition, 1:1 meetings and feedback
• Communicate with Customer Service Manager in regards to department conditions, associate relations, department hiring needs, associate accidents and other…