Front End Associate

The Restaurant Store

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Restaurant Store in Baltimore is seeking a Front End Associate to deliver a high level of customer service at our retail branch, manage cashier duties, and handle in-store and phone inquiries. This role ensures smooth checkout operations and assists with returns, memberships, and questions while supporting sales and inventory teams.

The candidate will maintain organized front-end areas, assist with memberships, and collaborate with branch leadership to meet operational goals in a fast-paced

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management.
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver friendly, efficient front-end customer service and ensure a smooth checkout experience
Consistently achieve high levels of point-of-sale transactions on a daily basis
Assist customers with accurate register transactions, including cash handling and membership verification, as well as loading purchases into customer vehicles
Process customer returns and ensure items are restocked appropriately
Expedite customer flow through checkout lanes to minimize wait times
Serve as the first point of contact for incoming phone calls, providing prompt assistance or directing inquiries
Guide customers within the store and answer questions about policies, memberships, pricing, and general inquiries
Maintain cleanliness and organization of checkout lanes, registers, carts, and the front area of the location
Re‑fill and merchandise impulse products at the front end to support sales
Perform additional tasks and support initiatives as assigned by management to ensure smooth location operations and alignment with overall business goals

Skills

MS Office

CRM systems

Project management tools

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Emotional intelligence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Front End Associate with The Restaurant Store is responsible for delivering a high level of service and satisfaction to all customers in a retail branch location. The Front End Associate supports key operational goals by efficiently handling cashier duties, assisting customers at the front of the store, and serving as the first point of contact for in-store and phone inquiries. This role ensures smooth checkout operations, accurate transactions, organized front-end areas, and effective support with returns, memberships, and customer questions. Through strong customer service strategies and collaboration with branch leadership, the Front End Associate helps advance the goals of our sales, order fulfillment, merchandising and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deliver friendly, efficient front-end customer service and ensure a smooth checkout experience
Consistently achieve high levels of point-of-sale transactions on a daily basis
Assist customers with accurate register transactions, including cash handling and membership verification, as well as loading purchases into customer vehicles
Process customer returns and ensure items are restocked appropriately
Expedite customer flow through checkout lanes to minimize wait times
Serve as the first point of contact for incoming phone calls, providing prompt assistance or directing inquiries
Guide customers within the store and answer questions about policies, memberships, pricing, and general inquiries
Maintain cleanliness and organization of checkout lanes, registers, carts, and the front area of the location
Re‑fill and merchandise impulse products at the front end to support sales
Perform additional tasks and support initiatives as assigned by management to ensure smooth location operations and alignment with overall business goals

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
Business Proficiency in English is required

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Company Overview

Your one‑stop‑shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits