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Central Market - Meat Market Manager - Houston

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Summary

Location

Houston

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

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About this role

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Job Description

Central Market is currently seeking a Meat Market Manager with solid analytical, communication and interpersonal skills to maximize sales and to provide our customers with an exceptional shopping experience. The Sales Manager will be responsible for the total operations of the assigned department and its financial results. This position reports to the Perishable Store Director. Responsibilities:- Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters- Oversee entire Department operation to ensure superb product and customer service- Develop and lead a retail sales team to provide customer service at the highest level in all areas- Assure product delivered to customers is of optimum quality and in-stock conditions are maintained- Responsible for selling products for special events throughout the store and community- Works with sales personnel to generate new business and maintain current client relations- Merchandise Meat department to maximize sales- Effectively promote services/products provided by Central Market to maximize sales- Maintain a high degree of product knowledge- Oversee product ordering and inventory controls- Ensures that all government and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration and sanitation are met- Maintain multiple vendor relationships- Works to achieve set department budget that contributes to the stores long range goals- Monitor and manage product, labor, and wrap expenses to ensure budget requirements- Ensure highest level of quality and presentation in products and services- Works with other department managers and Chef team to effectively deliver results- Responsible for employment interviews, performance appraisals and Partner feedback- Trains and develops Partners- Responsible for writing departmental schedules- Provide superlative customer service- Must be able to work flexible shiftsRequirements:- Proven leadership experience in a Market/ Grocery environment- Ability to develop and deliver sound recommendations to guests- Passion for food- Passion for selling - Detail oriented- Proficiency on computer systems - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Value diversity- Ability to handle stressful situations- Analytical skills- Organization and planning skills- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks- Ability to delegate effectively- Proven ability to develop teams08-2007

What you'll do

  • The Meat Market Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire department operation, ensuring product quality and customer service. This includes managing sales, inventory, and vendor relationships while developing a retail sales team.

About Central Market

We are really into food! With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, we make it our mission to help you experience food in a whole new way. We think beyond the plate, with cooking classes, live music, and more at every location. You will taste unforgettable food, discover flavors you never knew you couldn’t live without, and fall in love. See why Central Market is more than a store. It’s a foodie wonderland. Come fill a basket with your favorites, & fill your head with ideas. You don’t get to be the kind of store Central Market is without great people. Even better when those great people are food fanatics. From our sourcing experts to our in-store Foodies and our cooking school instructors, everyone comes together, every day, devoted to the same cause: the love of food. You won’t just love your job at Central Market; you’ll crave it. Work with other passionate Foodies in a friendly, supportive environment.

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