Job description
Are you that person others say is fun, upbeat, high energy, passionate, loves a challenge and is an enthusiastic learner who loves food and working with the best? Then come be the face of Chicagoland’s distinctive food shopping experience! Dom’s Kitchen & Market redefines the food shopping experience to a neighborhood destination offering fresh, globally inspired foods, curated meals, culinary expertise and state of the art technology! At Dom’s Kitchen & Market, we don’t just love food – we celebrate it! Join a dynamic store team dedicated to FRESH on our mission to deliver a transformative shopping experience where guests feel special and delighted every visit! Dom’s Kitchen & Market will launch in Spring of 2021 in Lincoln Park and then expand in Chicago and beyond!
What Dom’s Kitchen & Market Offers You
This is an exciting time at Dom’s Kitchen & Market as we seek the Best of the Best to join our pioneer team! Are you ready to discover and create as part of a winning team of fiery All-Stars with the promise of building something special, innovative, new and magical? Here you are building a career that lets you expand your innovative influence and this something special will be special because YOU are a part of it! YOU will be the foundation for success at Dom’s Kitchen & Market! We also offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits, paid holidays, vacation, 401K and team member discounts!
The Role
Special Team Captain Meat and Seafood - As Dom’s Kitchen & Market Meat and Seafood Special Team Captain, spread your passion and knowledge recommending a particular cut, suggesting a recipe or sharing cooking tips with our diverse offerings that will satisfy any personal craving as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent FRESH seafood and shellfish along with inventive and innovative inspired main dishes and appetizers. You will lead a team of artistic Meat and Seafood specialists whose actions will provide each guest with a peak dining experience. As the Meat and Seafood team leader, you will lead Dom’s Kitchen & Market dynamic Meat and Seafood team dedicated to delivering Talk of the Town Guest Service!
Responsibilities
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Special Team Captain Meat and Seafood will oversee the Meat/Seafood Department and be accountable for total Meat/Seafood responsibility that merges your love for people – both team members and guests – with operational excellence. You will be:
Measured and rewarded by your ability to deliver Talk of the Town Guest Service, drive optimal Meat/Seafood teams’ performance, maintain Meat/Seafood operations and achieve financial targets
Accountable for the extraordinary experience of your team and your guests
Responsible for engaging conversations with guests and ensure each guest receives an extraordinary Talk of the Town guest experience
Focused on driving sales through technical expertise, industry knowledge and innovative merchandising
Expected to successfully train develop, retain, mentor and motivate Dom’s Kitchen & Market first-class Meat/Seafood team leading to inspired teamwork creating an inviting atmosphere for guests
Expected to assist with work duties across Meat/Seafood including cross-training of team members
Challenged daily with Meat/Seafood team to provide world class FRESH conditions/presentations including Quality, In-Stock, In-Code, rotation, temperature checks, correct labeling, scale accuracy, COOL compliance
Accountable for scheduling for the Meat/Seafood team for maximum productivity and high standards of quality that align to business needs and budgeted labor goals
Accountable for appropriate Meat/Seafood sales forecasting, planning, ordering, sales floor inventory levels
Responsible for food production, recipes are followed, food prep is technically accurate within budgeted ingredient cost goals, institute controls to minimize food and supply waste, implement appropriate repurposing of food waste
Responsible for receiving of product, invoice accuracy, vendor commitments, vendor backstock
Accountable for backroom, cooler and freezer logistics including minimal inventory levels, freshness dates and organization of product and supplies
Responsible that the high standards of Food Safety and Sanitation are maintained at all times throughout Meat/Seafood sales floor, cooler and backroom including regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cases and shelves with organization and sanitation of all backrooms, food prep areas and supplies
Listening for the Voice of the Guest to identify Meat/Seafood department trends for guest needs and expectations and counsel with Coaching Assistant to integrate findings to deliver value and accelerate growth
Open to learning and growing for personal development
Empowered to deliver with your Meat/Seafood team the transformative shopping experience that Dom’s Kitchen & Market will be legendary for!
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements and may be amended at any time.
What Makes You Special
You have a passion for Talk of the Town guest service and delivering an exceptional experience for team members and guests
You have a proven work ethic with utmost integrity
You speak with honesty and kindness
You blend fun and joy in all that you do
You enjoy an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results
You lead with courage – You plan for excellence and don’t live in fear of failure
You foster connection by placing team and guests first and building trusting relationships
You are passionate, considerate, welcoming, friendly, energetic, positive, fun and self-motivated
You define the desire to excel and succeed!
You are dedicated to building a thriving business that will become the Talk of the Town!
Qualifications
5+ years’ leader experience in Meat/Seafood retail, restaurant or hospitality
4 year college degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience
Food Safety Certification preferred
Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making and financial analysis
Advanced computer skills
Sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills
Detail oriented
Ability to maintain composure, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
Availability must reflect the needs of the business, which may change from time to time
Strong sense of team – desire to WIN together with a first-class team!
Full Time Position
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to perform the following physical activities regularly: Walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions
Walking/Standing 90% and sitting 10% of day
Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas and/or products
Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force often and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in coolers and freezers
Exposure to chemicals and cleaning products
Operating equipment (baler, compactor, power jack, cutting tools, knives)
Work Authorization
United States (Required)
Dom’s Kitchen & Market is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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