Central Market Perishables Director - Westgate (Austin)

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has expanded to multiple locations across the state. Known for its freshness, it offers a wide selection of edible items, sourcing directly from the best providers worldwide. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, vast produce sections, and expert staff, Central Market is a haven for food enthusiasts. The store emphasizes food as a means of community building, cultural preservation, and tradition creation, making each location a true marketplace for goods, services, and ideas.

Job Description

The position serves as a leader, motivator, 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 baskets
• Perishable: produce, meat market, seafood market, floral
• Food Service: kitchen, cafe, prepared foods, cooking school, bakery, deli, cheese departments

This role is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, partner engagement, and achievement of company objectives, reporting directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Make employment-related and business decisions using independent judgment, including strategies for products and departments, hiring, promoting, disciplining, and partner relations
• Oversee multiple departments, including merchandising, product mix, and costs, via department managers
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate departmental operations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company standards regarding product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation
• Supervise daily management of departments and merchandising efforts
• Maintain vendor relations and communicate expectations clearly
• Conduct employment interviews, performance appraisals, and gather partner feedback
• Train and develop partners to enhance team performance
• Provide exceptional customer service

Requirements

• Strong supervisory and management skills across all departments
• Long-term strategic and financial planning abilities
• Bachelor's degree, with 1-2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with automated reporting systems (inventory, food cost, scheduling, time & attendance, labor)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to innovate and champion new initiatives
• Valuing diversity and handling stressful situations effectively
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and develop teams

**Note:** This job posting is active and accepting applications.