Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $30.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Company Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
Sam's Club is a leading membership-only warehouse club that provides a wide variety of products and services to its members, emphasizing quality and value. As part of the Walmart family, Sam's Club is dedicated to offering great products at low prices in a friendly, clean, and convenient environment. Catering to both families and businesses, Sam's Club is known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence through strong leadership and innovation in retail and food service sectors. The company employs thousands nationwide and offers opportunities for career advancement along with comprehensive benefits for its employees.
The Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead role at Sam's Club is a dynamic and critical position responsible for driving sales and managing a team within the prepared foods area. This includes overseeing departments such as café, rotisserie, and other fresh food preparation sections. As a department lead, you will supervise hourly associates, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food products and excellent customer service that align with the company’s standards and customer expectations. You will collaborate with other department leaders to ensure the entire club meets or exceeds member needs.
This role requires a strong blend of leadership skills, food industry knowledge, and operational expertise. You will serve as both a mentor and trainer, fostering team development and growth while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. Utilizing digital tools and technology will be an essential part of your role to manage production, inventory, and sales effectively. You will be a key player in supporting the club’s business goals by driving profitability, maintaining merchandise presentation standards, and guaranteeing quality control throughout the prepared foods operations.
Operational excellence is at the heart of this position, including managing seasonal product demands, collaborating with external vendors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your role extends to acting as a talent ambassador by identifying training needs, supporting career development, and enhancing team engagement. Embracing Walmart’s core principles such as respect for individuals, acting with integrity, and serving customers with excellence will be fundamental to your daily activities.
Sam's Club offers a competitive salary range of $22.00 to $30.00 per hour with potential additional premiums in certain conditions. As an employee, you will also benefit from a robust package that includes medical, vision, dental coverage, retirement plans like 401(k), paid time off including parental leave and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. Full-time and part-time associates have access to Live Better U, a comprehensive education benefit program covering tuition and more, supporting your personal and professional growth.
Joining Sam's Club means becoming part of a company with a strong emphasis on culture, ethical business practices, and sustainability. The Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead is an opportunity for those passionate about leadership in a food service environment and eager to contribute to a thriving retail operation serving a diverse and loyal membership base.
The Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead role at Sam's Club is a dynamic and critical position responsible for driving sales and managing a team within the prepared foods area. This includes overseeing departments such as café, rotisserie, and other fresh food preparation sections. As a department lead, you will supervise hourly associates, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food products and excellent customer service that align with the company’s standards and customer expectations. You will collaborate with other department leaders to ensure the entire club meets or exceeds member needs.
This role requires a strong blend of leadership skills, food industry knowledge, and operational expertise. You will serve as both a mentor and trainer, fostering team development and growth while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. Utilizing digital tools and technology will be an essential part of your role to manage production, inventory, and sales effectively. You will be a key player in supporting the club’s business goals by driving profitability, maintaining merchandise presentation standards, and guaranteeing quality control throughout the prepared foods operations.
Operational excellence is at the heart of this position, including managing seasonal product demands, collaborating with external vendors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your role extends to acting as a talent ambassador by identifying training needs, supporting career development, and enhancing team engagement. Embracing Walmart’s core principles such as respect for individuals, acting with integrity, and serving customers with excellence will be fundamental to your daily activities.
Sam's Club offers a competitive salary range of $22.00 to $30.00 per hour with potential additional premiums in certain conditions. As an employee, you will also benefit from a robust package that includes medical, vision, dental coverage, retirement plans like 401(k), paid time off including parental leave and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. Full-time and part-time associates have access to Live Better U, a comprehensive education benefit program covering tuition and more, supporting your personal and professional growth.
Joining Sam's Club means becoming part of a company with a strong emphasis on culture, ethical business practices, and sustainability. The Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead is an opportunity for those passionate about leadership in a food service environment and eager to contribute to a thriving retail operation serving a diverse and loyal membership base.
Job Requirements
- six months experience in a fresh production department or six months experience supervising a team
- must be 18 years of age or older
- successful completion of all job required trainings and assessments within prescribed time period
- ability to adhere to company policies and standards
- commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment
Job Qualifications
- six months experience in fresh production department or six months experience supervising a team
- supervising a team preferred
- food handler certification preferred
- strong leadership and communication skills
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- ability to use digital tools for business decisions
- teamwork and collaboration skills
- ability to train and develop associates
Job Duties
- supervises team within all prepared foods departments by facilitating rotations and managing member needs to deliver on business plan
- maintains in-depth knowledge of floor and backroom operations ensuring quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance
- manages seasonal product demands prioritizing tasks across areas
- collaborates with associates and third parties to ensure resources and training
- leverages digital tools to drive sales and improve associate engagement
- drives business results through operational excellence, staffing, audit and compliance standards
- teaches and trains team, identifies training needs, and fosters career growth
- develops and implements processes to meet business needs and supports company policies and ethical standards
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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