Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Town of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is hiring for a Specialty team member in Town of Rye, NY. You will support receiving and preparing products, maintain displays, and assist customers with friendly, efficient service.

The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to health and safety regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. Previous retail experience is not required, but a positive attitude and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Ability to sell proactively.
• Working understanding of Specialty department and team and WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food.
• Engages in positive and proactive selling.
• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked.
• Checks product to ensure it meets WFM quality standards.
• Monitors spoilage and supply waste to minimize impact on department expenses.
• Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Accesses information about market conditions and communicates to customers.
• Ensures temperature, sanitation and sweep logs are completed.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Sales-driven

Food safety

Upselling

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Whole Foods Market is hiring for a Specialty team member in Town of Rye, NY. You will support receiving and preparing products, maintain displays, and assist customers with friendly, efficient service.

The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to health and safety regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. Previous retail experience is not required, but a positive attitude and reliability are essential.