Ralphs Grocery Company · 3 weeks ago
STARBUCKS/LEAD BARISTA
Ralphs is a grocery store chain that is part of The Kroger Company, serving customers in over 180 stores throughout California. The Lead Barista is responsible for ensuring service standards are met by providing quality coffee selection and preparation while supervising department personnel and maintaining a clean customer service area.
GroceryRetailSalesWholesale
Responsibilities
Ensure service standards are met and surpassed by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection, purchase and preparation
Monitors total department conditions and follows through to maintain standards
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety
Increase sales through effective marketing and merchandising of products in the Department
Assist in supervision and direction of department personnel to ensure quality customer service
Delegate job assignments and responsibilities to associates in accordance with duty rosters
Order and maintain stock and supplies, monitors conditions and appearance of same throughout the department
Monitor code dates and product rotation, removes out of code product
Holds personnel in department accountable for their job assignments and responsibilities
Writes department schedules, coordinating requests and bids and business needs
Assist customers in the selection and purchase of specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales (as applicable)
Maintain customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner
Demonstrate Customer 1st Behavior when taking care of customer needs
Prepare a variety of customer beverage orders such as espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day
Must execute and adhere to all Starbucks programs, policies and promotions (i.e. Customer Voice, Siren's Eye, etc.)
Follow store policies and procedures for operational flow at each station
Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning standards and work as a store team player
Present one's self professionally and demonstrate clear communication with all customer and partner interactions
Perform equipment maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance checklist
Follow cash handling and register policies
Follow inventory stocking and recording guidelines
Able to effectively communicate with customers and associates
Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions
Adhere to company policies & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination
Perform any and all duties as assigned
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
Effective written and oral communication skills
Able to calmly, courteously, and tactfully handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
Must be a trained and certified barista
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
Prior food handling
Supervisory skills
Increase sales through effective marketing and merchandising of products in the Department
Assist in supervision and direction of department personnel to ensure quality customer service
Delegate job assignments and responsibilities to associates in accordance with duty rosters
Order and maintain stock and supplies, monitors conditions and appearance of same throughout the department
Monitor code dates and product rotation, removes out of code product
Holds personnel in department accountable for their job assignments and responsibilities
Writes department schedules, coordinating requests and bids and business needs
Assist customers in the selection and purchase of specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales (as applicable)
Maintain customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner
Demonstrate Customer 1st Behavior when taking care of customer needs
Prepare a variety of customer beverage orders such as espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day
Must execute and adhere to all Starbucks programs, policies and promotions (i.e. Customer Voice, Siren's Eye, etc.)
Follow store policies and procedures for operational flow at each station
Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning standards and work as a store team player
Present one's self professionally and demonstrate clear communication with all customer and partner interactions
Perform equipment maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance checklist
Follow cash handling and register policies
Follow inventory stocking and recording guidelines
Able to effectively communicate with customers and associates
Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions
Adhere to company policies & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination
Perform any and all duties as assigned
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Ralphs Grocery Company
Ralphs Grocery Company was founded in 1873 and currently operates 190 supermarkets from its division headquarters in Los Angeles.
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