Lead - Deli Counter - Brattleboro, United States - Brattleboro Food Co-Op

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Department: Deli

Job Title: Deli Counter Lead

Classification: Level 4

Why work for us?

We are 45+ years strong in the community.

We give back to organizations with shared values.

We offer great benefits and competitive compensation.

We are continually innovating and investing in the future.

We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; about half of our managers were promoted from within.

Tired of working for a company that leaves you feeling like you're not appreciated? Would you like to join a team that actually enjoys what they do and believes in making a difference?

The Brattleboro Food Co-op is owned by thousands of local shareholders and is committed to improving the quality of life for our community, one meal at a time. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, and an excellent work-life balance.

Status: Reports to Asst. Deli Manager/ Food Services Manager

Purpose: To provide efficient daily workflow at deli counter; to oversee exceptional presentation of the

deli counter areas; and to assist Deli Manager in meeting department goals for customer

service, sales, margins and turns goals.

Customer Service:

• Ensure excellent customer service by all staff

• Be proficient in all sub departments

• Maintain a well-organized department. Oversee quality of all products.
• Merchandise deli counter/ retail areas as needed.
• Maintain attractive and well- stocked deli cases, rotation of product, monitor product dates and maintain proper signage
• Contribute to positive sales growth ie; arrange sampling and daily specials

• Maintain cleaning schedules for deli counter
• Plan and oversee cleaning projects
• Maintain and monitor equipment.

• Ensure health department regulations are followed in all deli procedures

• Oversee daily work flow of deli counter in including but not limited to: set up, production, customer

• Supervise deli counter staff
• Evaluate and give feedback for reviews of deli counter staff
• Ensure training of new hires and ongoing training for current staff ie: monitor portion, shrink, and quality controls
• Assist in development of training materials for counter staff
• Coordinate service area needs with the Deli Kitchen Supervisor

• Schedule counter staff - Ensure adequate coverage of staff daily
• Coordinate and participate in deli & store meetings
• Assist in quarterly inventory processes
• Maintain open communication between counter staff, commissary staff and Deli Management
• Assign work lists, evaluate efficiencies, perform regular follow-up.
• Assist in quarterly inventory processes

• Monitor shrink
• Utilize logbook, shrink log, transfer logs
• Accept responsibility for own actions. Exemplify honesty, integrity and ethics.

• Assist management in meeting sales, margin and turn goals
• Facilitate catering orders
• Order and receive products for counter operations.
• Promptly address returns and credits.
• Other duties as assigned

• Relevant supervisory experience. Self-motivated, organized, responsible, flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency(Microsoft, Excel)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Food Service (serve safe) Certification
• Buying/ordering experience
• Ability to work with a team to achieve departmental/ store goals
• Experience with natural foods
• English proficiency