Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

We will be at 2 Job Fairs this month on August 26th in Arlington Heights and August 28th in Oak Brook! Stop by and see us to learn more about City Food Equipment and our open positions! Click on the link of the location that is convenient to you! We hope to see you there!

(Arlington Heights): https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/arlington-heights-job-fair-aug2025/

(Oak Brook): https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/oak-brook-job-fair-aug2025/

Location: Chicago #4901 (Interviews will be conducted in Lombard and/or Chicago)

City Food Equipment in Chicago, Lombard and Wisconsin is one of the largest restaurant equipment sales and service companies in the Chicagoland area. Since 1985, City Food Equipment has been family owned and operated and we have been building strong customer relationships since we opened.

If you are looking for a new opportunity where your talents will be put to work in an environment that is family oriented and friendly, this may be just the opportunity you have been waiting for. City Food Equipment has an Assistant Manager position available due to our growth.

We are looking for high-energy candidates who are able to establish and build relationships with our customers and market our company's brand in a way that is professional, positive and honest. If you enjoy talking to people, listening to their needs and helping them to see the value in our products this job is for you.

Benefits/Perks

Competitive wages

Career Growth Opportunities

Ongoing training

Employee Discount

After 90 Days of Employment

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

6 Paid Holidays

3 PTO days

IRA with matching contribution

After 1 year

1 week of vacation

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and service-oriented Assistant Manager to join our team at our Store on Chicago's North Side! As an Assistant Manager, you will be a key holder and responsible for opening and closing the store. You will assist customers with their shopping needs and ensure an excellent shopping experience including the following: assisting customers with purchases of restaurant equipment, making sales calls to new potential customers, current and past customers as well as making cold calls, handle cash, make drops to safe, stocking shelves, processing inventory, and maintaining the store’s appearance. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in customer service, sales, cash handling and opening and closing store procedures.

Responsibilities

Greet each customer with a smile and provide exceptional customer service

Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures

Work at a register to ring up and carry out customer sales

Collect payments by cash and credit card

Issue receipts and refunds to customers

Stocking, inventory, and store maintenance.

Drive sales by participating in targeted product promotions and initiatives as set forth by the company

Develop and maintain solid product knowledge in order to best help customers with their selections

Qualifications

Bi-lingual - English Spanish -fluent

High School diploma or equivalent

3 years of inside sales and up selling experience and store operations

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Excel

Strong verbal communication skills

Computer skills are a must and knowledge of Quick Books and Auto Quotes is desired, but we will train the right person. Knowledge of Sales programs is helpful

You must be able to research and understand our products so you can confidently up-sell compatible products to our customers that meet their needs

You must be able to maintain an organized work space.

You must be able to work rotating Saturdays.

Ability to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectively

Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service

Willingness to work well in a team environment

Ability to quickly and accurately work a register

Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Compensation: Based on experience and monthly commissions on completed sales.