Produce Assistant Deparment Manager

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Produce Assistant Department Manager to join their team. This role involves assisting in daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring top-notch guest service. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of produce and perishable foods, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively. With a commitment to quality and exceptional customer experiences, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a beloved market known for its gourmet offerings. Join a passionate team that values quality and service in the heart of New York's vibrant food scene.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Company sponsored life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience managing a produce department.
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist department manager with daily operations.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and product rotation.
• Supervise team members ensuring service standards.

Skills

Produce and perishable foods knowledge

Hospitality skills

Basic math skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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$21.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut.

A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene.

Role Overview

As the Produce Assistant Department Manager, you will assist the department manager in all daily operations of the department. Responsibilities include inventory control, product knowledge, receiving and quality control, product presentation, and supporting the produce team. Our guest is the heart of our business. As the Produce Assistant Department Manager, you will be responsible for providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience; listening and responding to their needs and being the subject matter expert of your department. All Produce Assistant Department Managers must have produce and perishable foods knowledge, hospitality skills, positive energy, be dependable, possess basic math skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Model and deliver exceptional guest service and ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion.
• Assist department manager with multiple-shift operations.
• Manage day to day operations of the produce department.
• Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices and make sure product is to Citarella standards.
• Monitor department profitability, merchandising, appearance, and supervise team members.
• Support department manager with scheduling, team members PTO’s and timecard maintenance.
• Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always being met.
• Basic knife skills.
• Monitor quality, freshness, culling of merchandise, and safeguard proper product rotation.
• Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards.
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Ensure department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, and work areas etc.)
• Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
• Assist store leadership, as required, to select, train, develop, and mentor team members.
• Cultivate, develop and retain team members by way of motivation, counseling and providing feedback.
• Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience managing a produce department in a grocery store environment.
• Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-75 pounds.
• Ability to work within temperature-controlled environments.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self-motivated.
• Ability to hire, train, inspire and develop a team.
• Team builder and brand ambassador.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
  
  

IN RETURN, WE OFFER!

Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision /Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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