Deli Department Leader in Training

Hannaford; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Scarborough seeks an experienced Department Manager to lead the assigned department, ensuring quality, presentation and service excellence. You will guide associates, manage schedules, and work to meet financial goals while upholding store standards.

Responsibilities include training, inventory control, and maintaining strong customer relations. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced retail environment and adherence to safety and sanitation policies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Demonstrated good judgement solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates throughout multiple departments.
• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Ensure the maintenance of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all assigned department associates.
• Role model outstanding friendly customer service.
• Use good judgement in the delegation, assignment, and follow-up required for the efficient performance of the department.

Skills

Store operations

Merchandising techniques

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Hannaford Scarborough seeks an experienced Department Manager to lead the assigned department, ensuring quality, presentation and service excellence. You will guide associates, manage schedules, and work to meet financial goals while upholding store standards.

Responsibilities include training, inventory control, and maintaining strong customer relations. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced retail environment and adherence to safety and sanitation policies.