Deli Department Lead: Elevate Customer Experience & Growth

Kroger Co.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an outstanding Deli department leader to create a superior customer experience, maintain a safe and clean environment, and help achieve sales and profit goals while upholding all quality standards.

You will manage scheduling, train staff, and support promotions in collaboration with store management. The role requires strong communication, basic math skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a current food handlers permit.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork.
• Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and CAO
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department
• Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Stress handling

Food handler permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Co. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an outstanding Deli department leader to create a superior customer experience, maintain a safe and clean environment, and help achieve sales and profit goals while upholding all quality standards.

You will manage scheduling, train staff, and support promotions in collaboration with store management. The role requires strong communication, basic math skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a current food handlers permit.