Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

SUMMARY of the position:
This program is designed for exceptional candidates who have the ambition and potential to become a future Department Manager for Central Market. Department Managers are responsible for leading their departments through great people to achieve maximum return on investment. Candidates selected will experience department specific On-the-Job Training (OJT), Leadership Development, Financial Skills and Management Skills training.

Requirements of the position:
- Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters
- A passion for the total food experience
-A thorough understanding of current food trends
-Great verbal and written communication skills
-Strong leadership and decision-making skills
-The ability to coach and develop others, foster teamwork and champion change

Education and Experience preferred:
-A current performance rating of 30 or better (internal candidates only)
-A minimum of a bachelors degree or at least one year of equivalent management experience
-A high level of achievement and performance in school (3.0 GPA preferred) and/or work
-Computer skills (Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Physical and other requirements:
-The ability to travel and work a flexible schedule
-The willingness to relocate, if applicable
-Some knowledge of government regulations
- Lift moderately to heavy loads -Bend -Reach -Kneeling -Squatting
- Able to push/pull heavy loads
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Work a flexible schedule (includes nights, weekends and holidays)
- Standing for long periods of time
- Fast paced, demanding environment which requires care and attention to detail
- Exposure to extreme temperatures, hot / cold (i.e., heat from ovens and fryers, and cold from freezers and coolers)
- Successful completion of a background check

02-2011