Food Captain
Core
Expert in food operations, execution, and training within a retail store to maximize sales and reduce waste.
Role type
Food Captain (Store-level Food Operations Lead)
Builds
Foodservice areas, product displays, and training programs for store associates.
Domain
Retail / Foodservice
Required skills
Food operational execution, training and coaching, FIFO food rotation, planogram adherence, shrink monitoring, budget management, food safety compliance, needs analysis
Preferred skills
Leading or supervisory experience, education/instructional background, collaboration and organization
Technologies
Planogram, FIFO method, BUQAS training programs
Responsibilities
Train and coach associates on food execution, production, and sanitization; execute food sampling; lead in-store training for new programs; ensure food areas are stocked and rotated; order food products to prevent out-of-stocks; monitor shrink and sales; conduct needs analysis based on BUQAS visits; maintain food safety practices.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, supervisory experience desired