Culinary Sales Lead - Fresh Food Merchandiser

H-E-B; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Sales Lead to apply advanced food knowledge and lead department operations. The role involves ordering products, supervising tasks, and maintaining refrigerations, safety and sanitation standards.

You will leverage culinary expertise and customer service to drive department performance in a fast-paced grocery setting. The position requires 5+ years in retail or restaurant, and a certification in Materials Handling Equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail or restaurant settings.
• Previous retail/restaurant experience is required.
• Knowledge of department products, 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 is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in extreme temperatures.
• Materials Handling Equipment certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering to maximize sales.
• May assist in writing weekly department schedule.
• Identify and address high priority activities first.
• Communicate clear expectations for assignments.
• Delegate responsibilities to Partners.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain operating effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and inventory standards.
• Assist in merchandising to maximize sales.
• Utilize suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Product knowledge

Food preparation

Customer service

Passion for food

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced work

Temperature tolerance

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

H-E-B is seeking a Sales Lead to apply advanced food knowledge and lead department operations. The role involves ordering products, supervising tasks, and maintaining refrigerations, safety and sanitation standards.

You will leverage culinary expertise and customer service to drive department performance in a fast-paced grocery setting. The position requires 5+ years in retail or restaurant, and a certification in Materials Handling Equipment.