Grocery Manager

About This Role

Direct and supervise all operations of the grocery department, including production, sales, merchandising, and distribution of products. Achieve sales, gross profit, customer service, and labor goals while maintaining a clean and attractive department.

Responsibilities

• Effectively direct and supervise all operations of the grocery department, including production, sales merchandising and distribution of products
• Develop and implement action plan in order to achieve the sales, gross profit, customer service and labor goals established for the department
• Direct workflow within the department and coordinate activities involved with production
• Ensure that department conditions and performance consistently meet or exceed expectations
• Adhere to all local, state and federal health and labor laws, OSHA regulations and EEOC requirements ensuring that the work environment is safe and free from discrimination and harassment
• Interview, hire, train and develop grocery associates through supervision, work delegation and appropriate rewards and discipline
• Promptly and efficiently resolve all employee and customer complaints
• Become familiar with all products carried in the store including being fully knowledgeable in the differences (in price, taste, preparation or use) between the many varieties and types of items offered
• Work with General Manager and the Director of Operations to determine the variety and quantity of products to be produced, according to orders and sales projections
• Review all new products with the General Manager
• Check and verify department merchandise received to ensure that all items listed on vendor invoices are delivered according to quality standards
• Responsible for ordering product, supplies, etc. and ensuring proper inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales and return-on-investment

Requirements

• Previous management experience
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work early mornings, nights and weekends
• One or more years grocery management experience
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods
• Ability to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Ability to multitask, problem solve and maintain a positive attitude

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One or more years grocery management experience, previous management experience

Benefits

Certifications