Grocery Manager

About the role

The Grocery Manager oversees the sales and operations of multiple departments including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine. Key responsibilities include ensuring proper product handling, controlling costs, managing labor, preparing for inventory counts, and engaging team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are handled properly, rotated for freshness, and date controls are performed
• Control costs by monitoring operations and reducing shrink, damage, and pilferage
• Aid in store preparations for physical inventory counts
• Manage ordering, compliance, sanitation, back-room inventory, and department safety
• Coach, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews for team members
• Attend and participate in in-store meetings
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions
• Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns and take corrective actions when necessary
• Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver exceptional customer service and product quality
• Serve as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience in a multi-department retail, hospitality, or service industry
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to take and give direction in a team environment
• Outgoing and friendly demeanor, with a positive attitude and ability to interact positively with customers and team members
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain a team, with a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals
• Strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Food Safety certification
• Ability to vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs., boxes weighing up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive squatting/kneeling/bending for up to 30 hours
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Skills

• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• Team Building
• Problem Solving

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Career growth opportunities
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Contests and appreciation events
• Free DailyPay transfers

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $32.80 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Schedule

Flexibility is key, with options including nights, weekends, and holidays. Please note that the exact schedule may vary based on business needs.