CHINESE KITCHEN/DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Department Supervisor for the Chinese Kitchen to lead daily operations, train associates and ensure quality and freshness while delivering an exceptional dining experience.

You will supervise staff, organize work, manage inventories, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with store teams to maximize sales and maintain customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage people and workloads.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing.
• Experience in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
• Ability to implement company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety standards and employment practices.
• Comfort with reading training manuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.
• Organize work and schedule associates to ensure prompt service.
• Respond professionally to customer and associate comments.
• Manage ordering and inventory with Computer Assisted Ordering.
• Price, display, rotate merchandise; ensure freshness and quality.
• Follow company guidelines for equipment operation.
• Assist budgets and goals for department and store profits.
• Maintain equipment and sanitary standards.
• Maintain temperature logs and train staff on log procedures.
• Support store projects and promotions.
• Respond to emergencies and work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Safety compliance knowledge

Reading ability

Job description

Job Description

Manage the department to ensure an unprecedented dining experience for the customer. Plan, organize, train and direct Chinese Kitchen associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits by promoting sales and focusing on quality and freshness. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Organize work; train and schedule associates to consistently provide customers with prompt, courteous service.
• Respond tactfully, calmly, courteously, and professionally to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying merchandise, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Operate equipment (e.g., knives, slicing equipment) according to company guidelines.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals and results; maximize department and store sales and profits.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain floor, shelf and display areas to ensure they are clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Update and maintain department temperature logs; train and follow up with Chinese Kitchen clerks on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.
• Assist on special projects such as periodic inventories, store resets, remodels, and special merchandising promotions.
• Respond to any emergency situations that may arise at the store location during or outside of regularly scheduled working hours; receive phone calls and/or report to work to resolve the emergency. Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for managing people, organizing workloads and making intelligent decisions quickly
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization
• Strong personal initiative and follow through to completion
• Friendly, approachable and outgoing demeanor with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
• Ability to read/interpret documents (e.g., training manuals)
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices and safety compliance

Desired

• Thorough knowledge and experience in all phases of Chinese Kitchen operation
• Understand all key components of department operations and possess knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices and safety