Pantry Team Lead (Lincoln Park)

Are you an upbeat enthusiastic learner who loves food and working with the best? Then come join our dynamic team redefining the food shopping experience to a neighborhood destination via FRESH, globally inspired foods, curated meals, culinary expertise, and state-of-the-art technology! We don’t just love food – we celebrate it! About the Company Dom’s Kitchen & Market is reimagining the neighborhood store.
Inspired by European food halls, Dom’s is an experiential and versatile culinary destination that includes foodservice, retail, outdoor seating, a beverage bar and tasting kitchen.
At Dom’s, we plan on changing how customers experience and shop for fresh, locally sourced food both in-store and at home.
Prioritizing a convenient customer experience while building brand loyalty, Dom’s is a technology-forward and omni-channel food concept.
Learn more! Dom’s Kitchen & Market has been featured in local write-ups on Block Club Chicago, the Chicago Sun Times and Grocery Dive.
What Dom’s Kitchen & Market Offers You This is an exciting time at Dom’s Kitchen & Market as we seek the Best of the Best to join our pioneer team! Are you ready to discover and create as part of a winning team of fiery All-Stars with the promise of building something special, innovative, new and magical? Here you are building a career that lets you expand your innovative influence and this something special will be special because YOU are a part of it! YOU will be the foundation for success at Dom’s Kitchen & Market! We also offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits, paid holidays, vacation, 401K and team member discounts! The Role Team Lead Grocery, Dairy, Frozen - Dom’s Kitchen & Market Special Team Lead for Grocery/Dairy/Frozen is the passionate steward of a specially curated paradise of delectable packaged foods for Dom’s Kitchen & Market guests who celebrate as they delight in an unexpected shopping experience! As Special Team Lead, you will assist the Special Team Captain in leading a dynamic team of skilled specialists in Grocery/Dairy/Frozen focused on guest expectations and dedicated to delivering Talk of the Town Guest Service! Responsibilities Dom’s Kitchen & Market Team Lead Grocery, Dairy, Frozen will assist the Special Team Captain in oversight of Grocery, Dairy, and Frozen and assist with accountability for total Grocery/Dairy/Frozen that merges your love for people – both team member and guests – with operational excellence.
You will be: Expected in the absence of the Special Team Captain Grocery/Dairy/Frozen to lead the Grocery/Dairy/Frozen operation Measured and rewarded by your ability to deliver Talk of the Town Guest Service, drive optimal Grocery/Dairy/Frozen teams’ performance, maintain operations and achieve financial targets Accountable for the extraordinary experience of your team and your guests Responsible for engaging conversations with guests and ensure each guest receives an extraordinary Talk of the Town guest experience Focused on driving sales through technical expertise, industry knowledge and innovative merchandising Expected to assist in successfully training, developing, retaining, mentoring and motivating Dom’s Kitchen & Market first-class Grocery/Dairy/Frozen team leading to inspired teamwork creating an inviting atmosphere for guests Expected to assist with work duties across Grocery/Dairy/Frozen including cross-training of team members Accountable for supporting schedules for Grocery/Dairy/Frozen team for maximum productivity that aligns to business needs and budgeted labor goals Challenged daily with Grocery/Dairy/Frozen team to provide world class conditions and presentations Challenged to assist Special Team Captain to ensure accurate ordering of all products for truck-to-shelf inventory management, daily In-Stock and In-Code of all products, shelf rotation, temperature checks and physical inventory results initiating opportunities for process improvement Assisting with posting of accurate price tags and signs throughout departments Accountable for backroom, cooler and freezer logistics including minimum inventory levels, freshness dates and organization of products and supplies Helping with receiving of product, invoice accuracy, vendor commitments, vendor backstock Responsible that the high standards of Food Safety and Sanitation are maintained at all times throughout Grocery/Dairy/Frozen sales floor, cooler, freezer and backroom including regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cases and shelves with organization and sanitation of all backrooms and supplies Listening for the Voice of the Guest to identify department trends for guest needs and expectations and counsel with Special Team Captain Grocery/Dairy/Frozen to integrate findings to deliver value and accelerate growth Open to learning and growing for personal development Empowered to deliver with Grocery/Dairy/Frozen teams the transformative shopping experience that Dom’s Kitchen & Market will be legendary for! The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements and may be amended at any time.
What Makes You Special You have a passion for Talk of the Town guest service and delivering an exceptional experience for team members and guests You have a proven work ethic with utmost integrity You speak with honesty and kindness You blend fun and joy in all that you do You enjoy an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results You lead with courage – You plan for excellence and don’t live in fear of failure You foster connection by placing team and guests first and building trusting relationships You are passionate, considerate, welcoming, friendly, energetic, positive, fun and self-motivated You define the desire to excel and succeed! You are dedicated to building a thriving business that will become the Talk of the Town! Qualifications 3+ years’ leader experience in Grocery/Dairy/Frozen retail or logistics Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making and financial analysis Advanced computer skills Sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills Detail oriented Ability to maintain composure, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays Availability must reflect the needs of the business, which may change from time to time Strong sense of team – desire to WIN together with a first-class team! Full Time Position Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to perform the following physical activities regularly: Walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions Walking/Standing 90% and sitting 10% of day Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas and/or products Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force often and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in coolers and freezers Exposure to chemicals and cleaning products Operating equipment (baler, compactor, power jack) Work Authorization United States (Required) Dom’s Kitchen & Market is a proud equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.