Caf Supervisor

Caf Assistant

To ensure the highest level of service possible to Outpost's internal and external customers. Supervise and motivate caf staff to uphold high standards in the department. Order product to maintain a fully stocked department. Ensure a well maintained, clean, and efficient caf.

Fast paced retail floor and caf. Work near moving mechanical parts (i.e. coffee/juice machines, slicer) and in cold/hot climate conditions (i.e. cooler or near stove). Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: computers, paging, telephones, human voices, and machinery. Position requires working during busy retail times, which include weekends, afternoons, and evenings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Customer Service

1. Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
2. Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service according to established customer service vision and standards.

2. Caf Department Responsibilities

Department Operations

1. Plan, organize, and supervise all department operations in absence of caf manager.
2. Ensure customer service is the first priority of all staff in the department.
3. Expedite customer orders with kitchen.
4. Ensure customers receive their orders in a timely manner and have what they need to enjoy their dining experience.
5. Check out customer's purchases quickly and accurately, using correct prices, codes and departments.
6. Assign production and other tasks to caf staff to ensure that daily jobs and all opening and/or closing duties are accomplished efficiently and accurately.
7. Assist caf manager with the production schedule.
8. Coordinate the stocking of caf items and supplies.
9. Follow proper procedures in opening and/or closing caf areas including: juice bar, hot case, prepack station, sandwich bar, bakery case, and seating area.
10. Check all par levels of sub-departments including juice bar, sandwich bar, prepack station, and miscellaneous items.
11. Maintain a clean and organized backstock area.
12. Stock grab and go case to maintain an abundant and fully stocked display.
13. Uphold department's sanitation standards and health department requirements for food storage and handling. Ensure staff do the same.
14. Uphold department safety guidelines to ensure the safety of all department staff.
15. Ensure caf equipment is maintained and properly serviced. Advise caf manager of equipment/replacement needs.
16. Assist with department resets and quarterly inventory.
17. Backup caf kitchen staff when needed.
18. Attend department meetings as scheduled.

Customer Service

1. Ensure professional and friendly service from caf staff.
2. Handle customer questions and complaints including on the premises and follow up phone calls.
3. Ensure customers are all greeted and assisted in a timely manner.
4. Provide product information to staff and customers.

Ordering And Receiving

1. Order product and supplies to ensure department is fully stocked, while keeping inventory to a minimum.
2. Receive and stock orders in a timely manner. Check condition of product and invoices for accuracy upon delivery. Ensure correct product rotation.
3. Properly label caf items with ingredient listing and pricing information.
4. Review and log invoices in store and departmental journals.
5. Assist in inventory control including: accurate recording of losses, department transfer of items, and quarterly inventory.

Merchandising

1. Maintain clean and organized department displays, cases and work areas.
2. Ensure department is kept neat and clean.
3. Ensure all display areas are properly fronted and faced.
4. Ensure proper shelf tags and sale signs are on products and displays.
5. Request signs from pricing as needed.

Personnel

1. Assign daily tasks to caf staff and ensure they are always busy.
2. Positively encourage department staff to excel at their job.
3. Provide guidance and motivation and properly answer questions for department staff.
4. Replace vacant shifts when call ins, etc. occur. Notify manager of these occurrences.
5. Assist in training department staff.
6. Ensure caf staff is following department standard operating procedures.
7. Assist caf manager with employee job performance. Properly document employee performance during shift, when necessary.
8. Assist caf manager in informing staff of any changes in policies and procedures affecting department staff.

Perform all duties included in department journeyperson and clerk job descriptions. Perform manager duties in their absence.

Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents. Keep store orderly and clean. Maintain a positive attitude. Perform all other duties as assigned by department manager or supervisor.