Central Market (Dallas) Cooking School Lead Instructor - Full time

Central Market; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market is seeking a Sales Lead to apply advanced skills in department-specific procedures and to potentially carry supervisory responsibilities. The role involves ordering products, drafting weekly schedules, and ensuring top-tier customer service while upholding safety, freshness, and sanitation standards across the department.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in retail/food retail environments, strong product knowledge, and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5-8 years experience.
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering
• May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
• Identify and address high priority activities first
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments
• Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain operating effectiveness
• Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
• Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control
• Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales
• Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Ability to work in extreme temps

Tools

Materials Handling Equipment certification

Job description

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsibilities

Job Summary: A Sales Lead will be responsible for applying advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to area of specialization. May carry out supervisory responsibilities. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Possess and convey a culinary level of food expertise.

Work under minimal supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply accepted guidelines, rules and procedures to decisions. Continually monitor and immediately address problems. Make sound decisions on everyday issues and problems. Requires specific product knowledge depending on the Department.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Assist in ordering


• May assist in writing weekly Department schedule


• Identify and address high priority activities first


• Communicate clear expectations for assignments


• Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners


• Provide excellent customer service


• Maintain operating effectiveness


• Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met


• Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control


• Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales


• Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Typically requires 5-8 years experience


• Previous retail/restaurant experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment


• Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential


• Strong customer service skills


• Passion for food


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to work in fast paced environment


• Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Licenses/Certifications

• Materials Handling Equipment certification

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs

Last revised: 2/1/2004