Gourmet Food Sampling Specialist

Central Market; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market in Houston is seeking a customer-focused Demo Specialist to educate shoppers on product usage, ideas, and cooking techniques within the store. You will demonstrate and sell products, answer questions, and help customers with recipe suggestions while upholding Food Safety standards.

The role emphasizes proactive service, strong communication, and the ability to set up and manage demo stations across the store, ensuring a positive shopping experience for guests who are exploring new

Qualifications

• Basic food knowledge and experience - Required/Preferred
• Knowledge of pairings and flavor profiles and/or willingness to learn profiles - Required
• Interest and ability in food preparation and cooking methods - Required
• Food safety certification - Preferred
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights and discounts - Required

Responsibilities

• Assist the Customer anywhere in the store with moderate to broad food knowledge.
• Promote sales through ingredient, food preparation, recipe and product knowledge
• Set up and man demo or sample stations anywhere in the store and sell specific product
• Track and record ROI of manned stations
• Provide superior, proactive customer service and use suggestive selling techniques
• Educate customers in recipe suggestions and cooking techniques for demo products

Skills

Basic food knowledge

Flavor pairing knowledge

Cooking methods interest

Food safety awareness

Ability to calculate quantities

Job description

Central Market in Houston is seeking a customer-focused Demo Specialist to educate shoppers on product usage, ideas, and cooking techniques within the store. You will demonstrate and sell products, answer questions, and help customers with recipe suggestions while upholding Food Safety standards.

The role emphasizes proactive service, strong communication, and the ability to set up and manage demo stations across the store, ensuring a positive shopping experience for guests who are exploring new