Smokehouse Pit Master at Lowes Foods LLC

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meat Cutting, Culinary Arts, Guest Service, Staff Supervision, Merchandising, HACCP Compliance, Inventory Management, Suggestive Selling, Public Speaking, Sanitation Standards, Training and Development, Retail Operations

Industry

Retail Groceries

Description

Overview To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience while maintaining operating standards. Responsibilities 1. While on the sales floor, become the Pit Master, the one person in the store with a blinding dedication to all things smoked meat 2. Interact with guests and hosts in a fun and friendly manner to create an engaging environment for all guests 3. Ensure all smokehouse staff provides fun, friendly and engaging service 4. Actively engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and suggestive selling 5. To personally demonstrate superior guest service at all times 6. To perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description 7. Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards 8. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards 9. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards 10. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure Smokehouse staff achieves satisfactory performance standards 11. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards 12. Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary 13. Perform light meat cutting duties as needed 14. Perform all other duties as assigned by management 15. Perform PA announcements Qualifications 1. Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality 2. Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests 3. Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department 4. Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously 5. Ability to stay in character 6. Ability to work well with others 7. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally 8. Previous meat cutting/trimming experience 9. Previous Culinary knowledge and/or background preferred 10. Ability to read and understand information and direction 11. Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations 12. Ability to supervise people including training and development 13. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job 14. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills 15. Must be at least 18 years old 16. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time 17. Ability to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision 18. Ability to work well with computers #LI-RM3

Responsibilities

The Pit Master is responsible for managing the smokehouse department, ensuring high product quality, and maintaining strict operational and sanitation standards. They must actively engage guests through samples and a high-energy persona to build brand loyalty.