Center Store Director: Lead Multi-Dept Grocery Team

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Los Angeles seeks a Center Store Director to lead Grocery, Dairy/Deli/Frozen, Shelf Edge, and Receiving, ensuring profitability, service, and team development. You’ll collaborate with store and corporate leadership to implement strategies and foster a culture of teamwork and safety.

You will oversee budgets, labor, and vendor relations, mentor department managers, and drive merchandising, compliance, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of retail management experience (multi-department preferred).
• At least 2 years of team leadership within a multi-department operation.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and profitability.
• Knowledge of retail operations, merchandising, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must pass a criminal and credit check.
• Willingness to transfer to other store locations as needed.
• Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance, sales, labor, and budgets for all Center Store departments.
• Manage ordering, inventory, equipment, and vendor relations.
• Walk through departments with managers daily to ensure quality, rotation, and compliance.
• Lead by example, modeling Vallarta’s Nuestra CASA pledge for customer service.
• Greet customers, resolve escalated concerns, and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Mentor and coach Department Managers to build strong, customer-focused teams.
• Ensure proper staffing, training, evaluations, and recognition of team members.
• Implement merchandising strategies, pricing, signage, and product displays.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Health Department, WIC, SNAP, ABC, COOL, and other regulations.
• Enforce workplace safety and labor law compliance (e.g., LA Fair Work Week).
• Collaborate with Store Director, Fresh Market Director, Corporate, HR, and vendors.
• Communicate with Center Store closing management to ensure procedures are followed.
• Cover duties of Fresh Market Director when absent and support storewide initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Los Angeles seeks a Center Store Director to lead Grocery, Dairy/Deli/Frozen, Shelf Edge, and Receiving, ensuring profitability, service, and team development. You’ll collaborate with store and corporate leadership to implement strategies and foster a culture of teamwork and safety.

You will oversee budgets, labor, and vendor relations, mentor department managers, and drive merchandising, compliance, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.