Team Associate (Produce/Cashier/Cheese/Fish/Meat/Prep.Food)

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. 

A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene. 

Role and Responsibilities

As a member of Citarella’s Team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest service while maintaining deep knowledge of our premium food offerings. This position requires pride in product presentation, attention to safety and sanitation standards, and a strong sense of teamwork. You will be responsible for merchandising, product rotation, waste monitoring, and engaging with guests to provide an outstanding shopping experience.

• Provide exceptional guest service to drive sales and ensure satisfaction.


• Use suggestive selling techniques to promote our products.


• Receive, unload, and break down deliveries; stock and rotate merchandise.


• Ensure all items meet Citarella’s high-quality standards before display.


• Maintain and restock displays while ensuring proper rotation and facing of products.


• Apply basic knife skills to prepare seafood/meat/cheese/produce as needed.


• Adhere to all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DOA), and OSHA safety and sanitation standards.


• Use and manage cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety protocols.


• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management.


• Maintain a professional, respectful, and guest-facing demeanor at all times.


• Complete all assigned duties as directed by the management team.

As a Front End Member, you'll be handling all customer transactions accurately while providing an exceptional customer service to all guests throughout their store experience. Having a professional, pleasant, and guest-driven attitude is ideal for individuals in this role.

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times including welcoming guests, assisting and addressing customer needs in a timely manner


• Maintain a positive, courteous demeanor at all times


• Accurately handle all guest transactions and follow all cash handling procedures


• Properly scan and bag all merchandise.


• Learn and utilize in-store specific codes such as: produce codes, food preparation codes, etc.


• Count cash drawer at the beginning and end of shift to reduce and prevent shortages.


• Other reasonably assigned duties as per business need

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor


• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a specialty department (Fish/Meat/Cheese)


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays


• Ability to work both independently as well as with a team


• Ability to read and write the English language, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.


• Ability to accurately handle monetary transactions


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills


• Willingness and ability to learn about our products


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift, carry, push and pull weights


• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment