Center Store Manager: Grocery Operations Leader

Food Lion; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Sterling, VA is seeking a Store Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire, train and develop staff, and drive store performance. You will manage labor, scheduling, budget adherence and customer service while upholding Food Lion’s guiding principles and safety standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring product presentation, inventory control, and compliance with local regulations, while coaching associates to achieve service excellence and sales goals.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and job functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provide ongoing performance management.
• Labor management and coaching to achieve productivity expectations.
• Provide leadership and motivation to promote Food Lion culture and strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maintain enthusiastic customer service and a positive shopping experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

ACIS

POS systems

Computer training / CBT

Job description

Food Lion in Sterling, VA is seeking a Store Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire, train and develop staff, and drive store performance. You will manage labor, scheduling, budget adherence and customer service while upholding Food Lion’s guiding principles and safety standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring product presentation, inventory control, and compliance with local regulations, while coaching associates to achieve service excellence and sales goals.