Lead Culinary Instructor & Market Educator

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

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.