Team Lead

Company: Foxtrot Market
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

About the Role:
As a Team Lead you will be responsible for leading a team on shift to create and execute an incredible customer experience at every touch point of their experience at Foxtrot.
During a typical shift you will be flexing and moving about the store to meet the business needs. During peak times you might find yourself working in a position side by side with the team. As a part of your shift routines you will be deploying & coaching the team to meet the business & customer expectations. You will be trained in all areas and a Team Lead role is a great stepping stone to Assistant Store Manager.
Be a Host: No matter where you are in the store you will be able to pause & connect with our customers - that might be a hello, a thank you or providing a recommendation and this will always be a priority to make that connection.
Leader on Duty: Ability to set the tone for a shift while clearly communicating the expectations for the team & tasks to be completed. Create a positive environment that allows for feedback delivered with candor & care along with celebrating the wins.
Take Action: Apply a practical approach, and good judgment to tasks & issues. As needed, comfortable taking on challenging situations & capable of reflecting on ways to improve next time.
Cafe & Coffee: We take food & coffee seriously and you will be responsible for preparing & serving our cafe menu including working in the kitchen & on bar. You will receive full training as a Barista as a part of your role.
Merchandising: Creating a visually appealing experience within the retail space that includes stocking, receiving organizing & resets in both front & back of the store.
Inventory: Execute shift inventory tasks including identifying potential issues, taking the first step to root cause & problem solve the issue and communicate the actions and follow up to managers.
eCommerce: Delivering a seamless & quick experience for our online customers through cafe pickup & delivery.
The responsibilities and duties of this position described here are representative; this is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities:

• Lead by example to create a welcoming and safe work environment for our people and customers. Educate and answer customer questions on Foxtrot products and store layout.
• Ensure key business initiatives are offered for our customers.
• Serve as a go-to for store team members, in the absence of a manager, to assist & escalate as needed.
• Assist in training new store team members during their onboarding, to build a top-notch experience.
• Delegate tasks & zones to store team members, including yourself, to ensure optimal operations on both in-store retail & delivery fulfillment
• Complete store opening & closing tasks in detail and with thoroughness, serving as a trusted key holder.
  
  
  
  
  • Previous supervisor or leadership experience
  • Must be at least 21 in order to sell or handle alcohol
  • Able to model and lead others to deliver exceptional experience to our customers.
  • Be able to make decisions and adjust to business needs in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.
  • Outgoing and personable - enjoys interacting with customers.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds of boxes up and down stairs.
  • Strong communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Passion for high-quality goods, especially in food and beverage.
  • Able to successfully complete Foxtrot's Barista Certification & all other required certifications
  • Punctual, dependable & reliable, with some weekend availability required.
    
    
    
    
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Keywords: Foxtrot Market, Arlington Heights , Team Lead, Hospitality & Tourism , Chicago, Illinois