Bench - Beef Shoppe Manager Level V (Charlotte Metro)

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! We offer great pay and excellent benefits for this role.

About the role

Bench Department Manager supporting store locations in the Concord, Kannapolis, Mooresville, and Harrisburg areas. After training, you will be expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of your home. If no position is open, you will remain in the bench role until one becomes available.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the meat department as measured through mystery shops and management observation (may include assisting on the front end).
• Achieve budgeted financial results.
• Prepare product for sale (cut, slice, trim, wrap, weigh, and price) according to Lowes Foods Standards.
• Implement and maintain an in-store selling culture to drive growth through execution of company merchandising programs, planning and sales themes, ensuring in-stock conditions and variety via cutting lists, and participating in weekly sales meetings.
• Handle ordering, including pre-ordering preparation (inventory coolers, etc.), and measure and react to out-of-stock situations.
• Schedule department staff and ensure the department runs in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits).
• Set performance expectations for direct reports, hold them accountable for productivity goals, and conduct ongoing and annual performance reviews.
• Train and develop departmental staff, build a talent planning bench, and execute development plans for high-potential and promotable individuals.
• Maintain departmental sanitation and compliance with all safe food handling practices.
• Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
• Execute weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, flyer recaps, and monthly ALI self-audits.
• Take complete ownership of the entire meat department, including all fresh and frozen meat and seafood, and work closely with DSD Receiver and scan coordinator.
• Create an enthusiastic, guest-focused environment embedded in a selling culture.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain a safe department for guests and hosts.
• Perform PA announcements and other tasks assigned by the store manager.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of progressive supermarket experience.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs constantly.
• Ability to read and understand information and directions.
• Knowledge of meat operations.
• Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements on the job.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, push/pull stock carts for extended periods.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K and Pension Plan.
• Employee discount for shopping.
• Paid time off.
• Weekly pay.