Dairy/Frozen Manager

Overview

The Job in a Nutshell: The Dairy/Frozen Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the dairy/frozen department as well as training, directing, and monitoring all department staff. Department Managers are responsible for the success of their own department and are required to fulfill the duties of the Manager on Duty (MOD) on a scheduled basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority.
• Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies.
• Creating inviting, full, and shopable departments.
• Ordering for the dairy/frozen department, including deli and meat, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Managing margin, COGS, and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
• Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
• Offering and following up on special orders.
• Merchandising shelves, endcaps, and dynamic displays.
• Managing and participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock.
• Training and monitoring department personnel including assigning and following up on tasks.
• Working with other department managers to cross-train staff to accomplish all needed tasks.
• Conducting active and passive demos.
• Assisting in interviewing and hiring for department needs.
• Working with the store manager to address performance and/or disciplinary issues within the department.
• Opening and closing of store, including DSR and the closing cash process.
• Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
• Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees.
• Occasionally managing business disruptions to daily business such as loiterers, solicitation, emergency weather situations, bathroom misuse.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in retail experience in a grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience supervising others preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand.
• Sense of urgency in the completion of tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow through.
• Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retail Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• Diversity Statement
• Physical Capabilities And Environmental Demands