OverviewCentral Market is a specialty grocery store that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has expanded to multiple locations across the state. We are known for our wide selection of high-quality food and drink, sourcing directly from the best suppliers worldwide. Our stores feature hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, extensive produce sections, and expert staff, making us a food lover's paradise. We believe food unites families and communities, preserves cultures, and fosters new traditions. Each store serves as a marketplace for exchanging goods, services, and ideas for food enthusiasts.Job DescriptionThe position serves as a leader and expert in the successful operation of all areas of Production and Sales across various departments:Non-Perishable: grocery, dairy, frozen foods, healthy living, bulk foods, gift basketsPerishable: produce, meat, seafood, floralFood Service: kitchen, cafe, prepared foods, cooking school, bakery, deli, cheeseThis role is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, partner engagement, and achievement of company objectives, reporting directly to the General Manager.Responsibilities include:Making employment-related and business decisions using independent judgment, including hiring, promoting, disciplining, and resolving partner mattersManaging multiple departments, including merchandising, product mix, costs, and supervising partners through department managersProviding overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unitEnsuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations on product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitationSupervising daily management of departments and merchandisingMaintaining vendor relations and communicating expectationsConducting interviews, performance appraisals, and providing partner feedbackTraining and developing partnersProviding excellent customer serviceRequirements:Strong supervisory and management skills across all departmentsLong-term strategic and financial planning abilitiesBachelor's degree or equivalent experience (1-2 years related experience or training)Proficiency with automated reporting systems (inventory, food cost, scheduling, time & attendance, labor)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to innovate and champion new ideasValuing diversityAbility to handle stressful situationsAnalytical, organizational, and planning skillsEffective delegation skillsProven team development ability #J-18808-Ljbffr