Catering & Gourmet Sales Lead

Central Market; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Dallas is seeking a Sales Lead with a culinary level of food expertise and strong customer service skills. The role involves supervising department tasks, ordering products, and mentoring Partners while ensuring high standards of freshness, safety, and service in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of retail/restaurant experience, passion for food, and excellent communication. Certifications in materials handling are required to support operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in retail/food/restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Passion for food and excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in extreme temperatures is required.
• Certification in Materials Handling Equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering and merchandising to maximize sales.
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and address priorities first.
• Ensure compliance with product freshness, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain inventory control and shrink management.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Extreme temperatures

Education

Materials Handling Equipment certification

Job description

Central Market in Dallas is seeking a Sales Lead with a culinary level of food expertise and strong customer service skills. The role involves supervising department tasks, ordering products, and mentoring Partners while ensuring high standards of freshness, safety, and service in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of retail/restaurant experience, passion for food, and excellent communication. Certifications in materials handling are required to support operations.