Central Market, Operations Manager, Preston at Central Market

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Food Safety, Sanitation, Maintenance, Teamwork, Decision Making, Emergency Response, Loss Prevention, Training, Performance Evaluation, Scheduling

Industry

Retail

Description

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 Job Summary: Business Unit/Department Mission: Responsible for driving the business plans and strategies developed by the General Manager into day-to-day implementation and action plans as well as managing an optimal customer experience. Provides a service to Customers and Partners by providing operational support, facility maintenance as well as leadership in absence of the GM and Directors. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:• General Store Operations 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 and direct work flow cross functionally across the entire store in the absences of GM and Directors.• Solves common and complex business, Customer and Partner issues within established guidelines and by recommending appropriate variances.• Recommends changes in alignment with the business strategy for maintenance area as well as across the entire store when appropriate.• Ensures business decisions align with GM and Central Market expectations.• Responsible for store walks, taking corrective action, elevating issues, and helps ensure general operational standards are met on a consistent basis.• Accountable for effectively communicating closing and opening shift issues• Customer Service and Partner Interaction Has a presence in the store and proactively builds relationship with Customers and maintaining positive Partner morale and retention • Manages store conditions (inside and outside) to create a safe, clean and unobstructed shopping experience for the Customer and work environment for Partners.• Responds to Customer emergency issues, requests, and concerns and resolves Partner issues, requests, and concerns, including accidents, scheduling conflicts, etc.• Maintenance and Food Safety & Sanitation Supervises the Maintenance team including training new Partners, coaching, evaluating performance, scheduling, and ensuring store conditions are kept at the high CM standards. (i.e. bathroom conditions, floor care, trash conditions, etc.) • Monitors conditions and is responsible for reporting, documenting and tracking all store maintenance issues, facility and/or equipment. Act as point person for maintenance and construction vendors, ensuring the approved work is completed• First responder to equipment issues- proactively troubleshoots and investigates the nature of the issue. Ensuring simple solutions have been exhausted (i.e. plugged-in), root cause analysis has been explored (i.e. breaker tripping, drains clogging due to inappropriate disposal, etc.).• Call in any facility or equipment issues, make decision if over time is approved• Knowledge of systems and processes to ensure cooler temps are maintained as appropriate levels (MicroTherm)• Addresses any customer incidents relating to product safety or quality.• Loss Prevention Initiates calls when necessary and acts at the point of contract • Point person for DMs who observe potential issues in their departments• Prioritizes potential issues and determines the appropriate course of action or inaction. Parameters set by the GM and executed by the Operations Manager.• Identifies shrink opportunities and takes immediate action to correct them and/or reports issues to GM for appropriate action.• Maintains store security and handles issues as they occur. Works with store security and local law enforcement to minimize store theft and the potential disruption caused when issues arise.• Ensures all tills are secured in the Cash Control office daily.• Other Other duties to include - preparing Capital Request for GM review; monitoring store/company licenses and registrations are updated; covering Receiving back door security; expense management; and other duties as necessary to ensure a clean, safe customer experience. The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: - proven management and leadership experience - - of experience in a position responsible for handling sensitive people issues - emergency response situations - theft issues and other serious scenarios - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to independently prioritize issues quickly and manage time and resources appropriately. - Ability to mirror the GMs Customer Service philosophy and bring the GMs vision of Customer Service to life during his/her absence. - Strong verbal and written communication skills across a multi-department environment - Ability to work without supervision and make independent decisions that reflect a strong understanding of the business, reflect the CM Partner/Customer focused culture and protect business interest. - Ability to manage time effectively - Knowledge and ability to interpret documents related to Store Operations, Food Safety & Sanitation and/or Equipment Maintenance. - Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays - Education: Successful completion of Central Market University (CMU) training - Required - Licenses/Certifications: Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Exposed to moving mechanical parts; small, confined spaces; cleaning chemicals and airborne particles The noise level is moderate Lift moderately heavy loads up to 50 lbs. individually with potential for heavier loads when team-lifting. Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time Ability to push/pull heavy loads of 75 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 03/01/2013

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for implementing business plans and strategies, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring an optimal customer experience. This includes overseeing store operations, customer service, maintenance, and loss prevention.