Customer Service

Customer Service Office Associate Sendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery storewe are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin. At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience. If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's. Job Summary The Customer Service Office Associate will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing "best in class" service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Customer Service Office Associate is to maintain the operations of the front end, including daily task management and resolving customer complaints. The Customer Service Office Associate must demonstrate accountability, accuracy and ability to delegate tasks to the team. Our Values: Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say "yes" to our customers. It's important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere "Thank you for your business!" Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik's brand. Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use "Red Truck Service" when additional assistance is needed. Duties/Responsibilities Serve customers while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions, making suggestions and resolving complaints Encourage customers to participate in our monthly charity partnerships and Red Bag Rewards program Assist with opening and closing duties including, but not limited to, unlocking registers, balancing safe, reviewing daily schedule, settling drawers, and completing cleaning lists Complete lane audits by reviewing register balances to make sure all transactions are entered and accurate; investigate any discrepancies as they arise Monitor monetary needs including, but not limited to, placing daily change orders, bank deposits and petty cash Review lottery ticket stock to confirm accurate inventory count; investigate any discrepancies as they arise Scheduling break/meal times to ensure coverage throughout the day Assist with accurately and efficiently checking out customer orders Assist with maintaining Customer Service reports including, but not limited to, accounting logs, change order request, special request items, delivery logs, customer concerns and lost and found Assist with store promotional sales events as needed Assist with the training and mentoring of new associates at the Customer Service Desk Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures Assist with all other Customer Service duties as needed Qualifications: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to handling wine and spirits Prior experience in customer service, cash handling and leadership experience is required Ability to provide clear direction and delegate responsibilities to a team Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances Ability to maintain composure, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills Ability to make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills Strong computer skills, working knowledge in Microsoft Office product suite and Google Products Excellent attention to detail Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Exceptional customer service skills Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time Ability to lift up to 50 pounds