Deli Dept Lead: Elevate Customer Experience & Sales

Kroger; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Erie, CO is hiring a Deli Department Lead who will deliver outstanding customer service, maintain a safe, clean environment, and help meet department sales and quality goals. You will monitor daily tasks, train associates, manage schedules, and collaborate with store management on promotions and budgets.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication, can handle stress, a current food handler permit, and may have prior deli/retail or management experience; a High School diploma or GED

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.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Food safety

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger in Erie, CO is hiring a Deli Department Lead who will deliver outstanding customer service, maintain a safe, clean environment, and help meet department sales and quality goals. You will monitor daily tasks, train associates, manage schedules, and collaborate with store management on promotions and budgets.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication, can handle stress, a current food handler permit, and may have prior deli/retail or management experience; a High School diploma or GED