Retail Team Leader

Gordon Food Service; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

401(k) retirement plan with company-mï

Profit-sharing after 90 days

Holidays off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Store LLC in Florence, KY is seeking a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder) to lead daily store operations and deliver outstanding customer service. You will help unload deliveries, stock shelves, rotate merchandise, and manage cash handling while supervising sales associates in a fast-paced retail environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail experience, are at least 18, and can pass pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum age 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Pass pre-employment checks including drug screen and background check.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the Store.
• Assist in daily Store operations and tasks.
• Unload merchandise from delivery trucks and transfer to store.
• Maintain merchandise, rotation, and product quality.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build relationships.
• Cash handling, deposits and cash register management.
• Develop leadership skills and supervise sales associates.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Leadership

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Walkie forklift operations (training)

Job description

Gordon Food Service Store LLC

Location: 5885 Merchants St, Florence, KY, 41042-1294

Hiring Immediately!

Pay: $18+/hour

Location - 5885 Merchants St, Florence KY , 41042

Work/Life balance - We offer a great retail schedule! Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

Check out this video to learn more about our Stores!

Some of our Benefits include:

• Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
• Immediate Retirement Savings - 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!
• Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days!
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter
• Advancement - We have leaders that began as Sales Associates!

Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry:

Gordon Food Service At a Glance

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non‑profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a Customer is King environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder), you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership! This is a great opportunity for someone that has a passion for customer service, is detail‑oriented for stocking and inventory management, and is skilled in operating point of sale and maintaining Store conditions. Be part of it!

As part of the leadership team, you will make an impact by:

• Opening and closing the Store
• Help complete daily Store operations and tasks for the day
• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.
• Maintaining merchandise - product rotation, proper food handling, receiving, ensure product quality
• Providing exceptional customer service - building relationships, problem-solving, and building sales
• Cash handling - bank deposits, getting change for cashiers, setting and counting down registers
• Helping to build and train the team! Develop leadership skills while aiding in supervising sales associates in the performance of their assigned duties

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

• Have 1-2 years of retail experience with progressively increasing responsibility
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height
• Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to safely operate power equipment, such as slicing equipment, walkie lifts and forklifts where applicable
• This job may require you to occasionally respond to alarm calls during non‑working hours and have the flexibility to work shifts at other stores in your local geographic area
• You must be a minimum of 18 years old (required)
• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• Successfully pass our pre‑employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check
• Basic computer skills will be required

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace.