BONUSED - Food Captain

Holiday Stationstores; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Seattle is seeking a Store Food Service Leader to drive food category execution, staff training, and customer experience across store operations. You will train associates, manage production, replenishment, FIFO rotations, tastings, and ensure food safety and compliance, working with BUQAS teams.

English communication strong; ServSafe/NRFSP certifications preferred; Wage: $24.01–$25.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG retail and/or Foodservice.
• Experience in training, leadership and team building.
• Strong collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Food safety certifications such as ServSafe or NRFSP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-store food service training and execution.
• Ensure all food operations align with standards to maximize sales and minimize waste.
• Coach associates on food production, replenishment, ordering and sanitization.
• Plan and execute food sampling for staff and customers.
• Maintain FIFO rotation and correct merchandising per planogram.
• Monitor shrink, manage budgets, and support BUQAS training delivery.
• Support training programs and communicate with vendors and management.

Skills

Training

Leadership

Team building

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Retail training experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

Food Manager Certification

ServSafe

NRFSP

Job description

Store 2709651: 2501 Ne 75Th, Seattle, Washington 98115

Shift Availability

Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends)

Time Type

Full time

Accountabilities

• Food Category expert in store
• Ensures all food operational execution in store are followed to maximize sales and reduce waste.
• Train, teach and coach store associates on Food execution, production, replenishment, ordering, organization, sanitization and customer service
• Be the go-to person in store for employees with questions connected to food products and services
• Plan and execute food sampling for employees and customers
• Conduct and lead in store training, for store employees and operation teams on all new Foodservice programs, modeling an established train the trainer program
• Follow up with and conduct refresher training activities for store employees as needed
• Ensure foodservice areas are stocked and food rotated using FIFO method of food rotation
• Food items are displayed using current Planogram provided by your Business Unit
• Order or assist in ordering the food products to lower Out Of Stocks and improve Shrink
• Monitor shrink while improving sales, to maximize foodservice profit
• Identify, suggest, train, and continuously collaborate with BUQAS training personnel, ensuring that the manager and store employee Foodservice training programs are delivered
• Food safety practices and procedures
• Conduct needs analysis and provide recommended actions based on BUQAS visits
• Operate within budgeted expectations

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalate
• Education/instructional, or equivalent retail training experience
• Leading or supervisory experience desired

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working in Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail and/or Foodservice industry
• Experience in training, leadership, team building
• Skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization
• Food Manager Certification, Approved certifications include ServSafe and NRFSP
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written. French skills in Quebec Provinces
• Customer service-oriented / excellent customer service skills
• Consistently delivering within deadlines
• Communicates effectively (written and oral) with customers, management, associates, and vendors

Hiring Range: $24.01 to $25.26

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.