Dairy Manager

Queen's Price Chopper; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's Price Chopper is seeking a Dairy Department Manager to oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and lead a team in Paola, KS. The role emphasizes stock control, staff coaching, and adherence to food safety standards.

You will monitor sales trends, adjust offerings to customer demand, and ensure exceptional service for every shopper. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in grocery or dairy department management preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus for diverse customer base.
• Proficiency in budgeting, pricing and calculating profit margins in retail.
• Ability to recruit, train and motivate a team and manage schedules.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dairy department operations, including inventory management, ordering, and stock levels.
• Ensure dairy products are properly displayed and rotated to maintain freshness.
• Train and supervise dairy department staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures related to food safety and sanitation.
• Monitor sales trends and adjust product offerings to meet customer demand.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and employee schedules.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.

Skills

Retail management

Communication skills

Multilingual communication

Retail math

Team leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the dairy department, including managing inventory, ordering products, and ensuring proper stock levels.


• Ensure that all dairy products are properly displayed and rotated to maintain freshness.


• Train and supervise dairy department staff, providing guidance and support as needed.


• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures related to food safety and sanitation.


• Monitor sales trends and adjust product offerings to meet customer demand.


• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and employee schedules.


• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail management, preferably in a grocery or dairy department.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff members who may speak different languages (multilingual or bilingual skills are a plus).


• Proficiency in retail math, including budgeting, pricing, and profit margins.


• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and motivate a team of employees.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.


• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.