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Marty’s Market, LLC is a unique, community-minded, specialty food retailer and café in Pittsburgh’s Strip District neighborhood dedicated to delivering unmatched fun, flavorful, food-centric experiences to our customers and to each other. We are committed to strengthening southwestern Pennsylvania’s regional food system, and through our partnerships with food producers, local farmers, and members of our community, we will do just that.
Marty’s Market, LLC will exclusively sell food that is good for our families, our environment, and ourselves. We will support and sell food that has not been adulterated by genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and foods that have not been treated with synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or other harmful chemicals. We value the humane treatment of animals and believe that doing so makes for premier quality dairy and meat products. In short, we offer Food That’s Made of Food™ and nothing else!
Although we are but a small business, we endeavor to make a significant impact on our region one bite at a time.
Positions available are:
Line Cook
Butcher Assistant
Cafe Supervisor
Cafe Staff
Sales Clerk
Line Cook
This position involves working closely and accurately within guidelines. A typical day as a Marty’s Market line cook will involve preparing premier quality foods and delivering unmatched food-based experiences to customers as well as some or all of the following:
- Preparing and cooking food according to Marty’s Market’s standards.
- Ensuring that all food meets company quality and presentation standards.
- Maintaining proper station set up and a pristine work area.
- Maintaining a high energy level all day.
- Promoting new products or services to customers.
- Helping develop new café menu items or proprietary in-house food products.
- Assisting with instructional sessions on food preparation or other food-related topics.
- Participating in weekly team meetings.
- Helping maintain cleanliness of the store/café.
- Following food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Attending training sessions about the company’s products, e.g. the uniqueness of a supplier’s farming practices or seasonal vegetables – or – about the company’s systems, e.g. how to record a customer complaint or how to log an inventory transfer between departments.
Competitive Candidates will exhibit the following:
- Has 2-3 years of cooking experience working in a variety of kitchens, including both high-end environments and numbers-oriented businesses.
- Has a reputation for giving great service to customers and co-workers.
- Can work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
- Has a reputation for maintaining a safe and clean kitchen.
- Has strong character—possesses a high level of integrity and honesty.
- Has strong inter-personal and organizational skills.
- Communicates professionally and respectfully in person and on the phone.
- Is helpful and positively responds to requests for assistance from co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
- Is passionate about cooking great food and giving great service.
- Is self-motivated and works at a steady, even pace to assure accuracy and quality of work.
- Completes a set of tasks before starting new ones.
- Works within established systems, standards, and procedures.
- Is able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Enjoys having fun at work.
- Is able to effectively manage her/his emotions in the workplace.
- Is detail-oriented, flexible, and hardworking.
- Seeks training on products and company initiatives.
Butcher Assistant
This position involves working collaboratively as part of a team in satisfying both internal and external customers in whole animal butchery of locally sourced, all natural, and organic meats. Applicants should have at least one year working in a retail, restaurant, or meat cutting setting and must be comfortable interacting with customers and working in a fast paced environment. Management or leadership experience are a plus.
The butcher assistant position has a hands-on focus and will require the following skills:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to measure ingredient accurately and follow recipes
- Manual dexterity/ finesse with a knife
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to safely operate a band saw
The focus of this job is on achieving accurate and timely results that support Marty’s Market’s standards. Tasks and responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Engaging customers and informing them about where the meat comes from
- Cutting meat to order
- Logging department transfers and waste on a tracking sheet
- Executing recipes to standards
- Maintaining sanitary standards – kneeling and scrubbing
- Curing, brining, smoking, and braising meats
Competitive candidates will exhibit the following in addition to the aforementioned experience base:
- Has a reputation for giving great service to customers and co-workers
- Exhibits a sense of urgency to achieve quality results in a timely manner
- Has a reputation for proactively and effectively solving problems based on his/her technical knowledge while working within established standards and guidelines
- Is detail orientated, flexible, and hard working
- Is able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. He/ she will withstand cold temperatures and work in a standing position for prolonged periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Cafe Supervisor
The major duties of this job will involve connecting quickly with people in a warm, poised, and enthusiastic way and entail working cooperatively with members of the Marty’s Market team and our partners.
This position involves building and maintaining relationships while working closely and accurately within guidelines. A typical day as the Cafe Manager will undoubtedly involve delivering unmatched customer service experiences to customers and fellow staff members as well as some or all of the following:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the cafe and serve as the primary customer point of contact for Marty’s Market’s restaurant services.
- Coordinate logistics, staffing and other services for special events, including occasional off-site catering jobs.
- Develop/improve processes to optimize labor and inventory expenses.
- Promote new products or services to customers and to train (and ensure) all staff members do the same.
- Uphold company standards and practices including food safety procedures, cash handling practices, inventory tracking, and preventative maintenance/care schedules.
- Maintain a high energy level all day.
Competitive Candidates will exhibit the following:
- Prefers a fast-paced working environment that involves working with, motivating, and training others to accomplish tasks.
- Has proven problem solving skills and enjoys handling complexity and responsibility.
- Is passionate about selling great food and giving great service.
- Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Positively responds to requests for assistance from co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
- Is self-motivated, especially under pressure.
Requirements:
- 5+ years experience working in the food service industry
- 3+ years of current experience as a salaried manager with multiple direct reports and accountability for financial performance
- A stand-out history of rapid promotions and increased responsibilities
- Flexibility to work a dynamic schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings.
- Ability to endure long durations of standing (as much as 10 consecutive hours).
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach and lift 25lbs.
- Ability to visually discern housekeeping, safety, sanitation, service and product quality issues.
The Café Supervisor will be responsible for the performance of all staff exclusively assigned to the café team as well as that of those employees who provide customer service support in the café from other departments. Supervisory responsibilities include defining performance standards and procedures, training staff members to the defined standards and procedures, and coaching them to superior performance in all tasks assigned.
Cafe Staff
This position involves building and maintaining relationships while working closely and accurately within guidelines. A typical day as a Marty’s Market café staff will involve delivering unmatched customer service experiences to customers and fellow staff, working in a faster than average paced environment, multi-tasking, as well as some or all of the following responsibilities:
- Taking and delivering food orders.
- Use of proper serving etiquette.
- Monitoring and observing the guests dining experience to ensure they are satisfied.
- Responding promptly and courteously to any customer requests.
- Knowledge of the menu items and appropriate ways of answering customers questions.
- Being proactive to anticipate guests needs to ensure efficient service.
- Making sure guests feel welcome and are given friendly & courteous service at all times.
- Maintaining a high energy level all day.
- Helping set up, facilitate, or clean up after a special event.
- Promoting new products or services to customers.
- Participating in weekly team meetings.
- Helping maintain cleanliness of the café/store.
- Following food and money handling procedures.
- Attending training sessions about the company’s products (e.g. the uniqueness of a supplier’s farming practices)
- Working well with co-workers and being aware of and able to anticipate when they need assistance
Competitive Candidates will exhibit the following:
- Has experience working in customer service and/or the foodservice/hospitality industry.
- Is passionate about selling great food and giving great service.
- Positively responds to requests for assistance from co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
- Is self-motivated, especially under pressure.
- Can work a flexible schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings.
- Prefers a fast-paced working environment and handling a variety of tasks in a single shift.
- Has good problem solving skills and enjoys handling complexity.
- Has strong interpersonal skills.
- Communicates professionally and respectfully in person and on the phone.
- Enjoys working as a member of a team and having fun at work.
- Is able to effectively manage her/his emotions in the workplace.
- Is detail-oriented and able to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Is excited about learning and training on products and company initiatives.
Sales Clerk
Marty’s Market offers a faster-than-average pace and the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of different people. Sales clerks play a key role in the company’s development of strong relationships with its customers, its partner suppliers, and the surrounding community.
This position involves building and maintaining relationships while working closely and accurately within guidelines. A typical day as a Marty’s Market sales clerk will undoubtedly involve delivering unmatched customer service experiences to customers and fellow staff members as well as some or all of the following:
- Taking and fulfilling orders at the deli or café counters.
- Assisting customers with finding a product or selecting among them.
- Creating or maintaining product displays.
- Maintaining a high energy level all day.
- Tasting the day’s menu specials and learning how they were prepared.
- Helping set up, facilitate, or clean up after a special in-store event.
- Promoting new products or services to customers.
- Participating in weekly team meetings.
- Helping maintain cleanliness of the store.
- Following food and money handling procedures.
- Attending training sessions about the company’s products, e.g. the uniqueness of a supplier’s farming practices or seasonal vegetables – or – about the company’s systems, e.g. how to record a customer complaint or how to log an inventory transfer between departments.
Competitive Candidates will exhibit the following:
- Has experience working in customer service and/or the foodservice/hospitality industry.
- Has a reputation for giving great service to guests and co-workers.
- Can work a flexible schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings.
- Prefers a fast-paced working environment and handling a variety of tasks in a single shift.
- Has good problem solving skills and enjoys handling complexity.
- Has strong interpersonal skills.
- Communicates professionally and respectfully in person and on the phone.
- Positively responds to requests for assistance from co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
- Is passionate about selling great food and giving great service.
- Is self-motivated, especially under pressure.
- Enjoys working as a member of a team and having fun at work.
- Is able to effectively manage her/his emotions in the workplace.
- Is detail-oriented and able to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Seeks training on products and company initiatives.


