(FT) Floral Lead - Newport Market

Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Oregon is hiring a full-time Floral Lead.

If you have the experience we’re looking for and want to be part of an amazing team, apply here:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/2909209/Rudys-Market/Floral-Lead

A BRIEF SNIPPET ABOUT THE JOB:

WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION.

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for product management, quality control, merchandising, sales generation, gross margins, labor and general expense control, employee development, work safety, customer service, and department profitability. This position also educates employees and customers on product selection and floral solutions.

Pay Scale

We believe in paying employees fairly for doing work of comparable character in line with the Oregon Equal Pay Act, and we’ve implemented an internal pay scale system based on hours worked.

This position is part of our internal pay scale, which means for every 1040 hours you work, you’ll move to the next level in pay until you reach the maximum of the scale – we call that “Journeyman.” Pretty cool, huh?

Reaching Journeyman is a big deal around here! Yes, it means you’ve reached the top of the pay scale – yay! It also means you’re someone we rely on to go the extra mile. You’re now that person who asks others how you can help, sees areas where they can help without needing to be asked, and the “go-to” person for new employees. We look forward to seeing you reach that goal.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a retail food environment with a diverse population and may be exposed to inclement weather.

Travel

Some travel may be offered.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

Current Food Handlers Permit.

Three (3) years of floral experience.

One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality with deadlines. Responds with an appropriate "sense of urgency" when needed.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation, takes initiative, and problem-solving.

Excellent customer service skills.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Possess strong knowledge of food safety.

Possesses creative and effective merchandising and display skills.

Possess comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge to train.

Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills. Possess a genuine passion for food.

Strong leadership skills and proven history of employee development. Ability to effectively delegate and follow through.

Proven ability and willingness to interact and perform all job responsibilities professionally.

Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality guidelines.

Ability to input and navigate computers and software.

Proven ability to meet attendance requirements, dependable.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.