Department Lead

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Schedule:

Full-time 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.

• Lead all functions of the Dry, Disposables, and Culinary Equipment Supplies (CES), and fresh departments as assigned by Store Management.
• Ensure effective inventory levels, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, and quality customer service.
• Assume Manager on Duty responsibilities; in the absence of the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager, open and close the CHEF’STORE®.
• Maintain proper inventory levels based on store capacity, promotions, customer requests, and seasonal merchandise to maximize sales.
• Maximize departmental sales by driving and maintaining superior customer service, freshness, and stocks. Ensure daily date checks are executed. Train, motivate, and develop staff to meet 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.
• Model and promote our cultural beliefs.
• Ensure the facility is well maintained and a safe environment for staff and customers by always following safety policies and practices. Correct safety issues and notify store management of any existing concerns.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned or required by Store Management.

• Internal:
  Interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
• External:
  Interact with all customers and service providers.

• Not required to provide direct supervision for any position. May monitor performance and provide real‑time coaching to support associates in achieving assigned goals.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• 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, e‑mail, and internet software.

• Desire and ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ability to quickly assess situations, address issues, and make solid business decisions.
• Good common sense and logical thinking through all situations.
• Ability to build professional relationships with the client base.
• Motivated, self‑driven, and consistently demonstrate the ability to analyze customer needs and make recommendations based on sound business knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Adaptability and willingness to help out to get the job done, understanding that staff at all levels will be expected to “roll up their sleeves” and provide whatever is required to offer fast, easy, and efficient service.

• Ineffective to speak, hear, see, sit, or stand as needed.
• Perform computer keyboarding activities.
• Walk primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
• Reach above shoulder height, below the waist, or lift items as required for products, filing documents, or storing materials throughout the workday.
• Lifting items up to 50 pounds may be required.

• Work performed on a level surface; use of a ladder or working on an elevated surface may be required as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…