Evening Store Leader: Retail Operations & Team Growth

Food Lion; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Midlothian, VA, is seeking a Store Leader responsible for evening operations, team supervision, and delivering high standards of food safety and service. You will hire and develop staff, manage performance, and drive store results while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Knowledge of store operations, merchandising, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Accreditation as a Certified Food Safety Manager is required or obtainable within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Willing to lead across multiple departments.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to obtain accreditation as a Certified Food Safety Manager within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the day-to-day operations of the entire store.
• Hire, train, and develop associates.
• Manage performance through coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts.
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast and easy customer service.
• Provide leadership and motivation reflecting Food Lion's guiding principles.
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets.
• Observe and correct unsafe conditions and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Utilize reports and systems such as ACIS, CAO, and scheduling tools.
• Support achievement of store budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maximize sales through excellent customer service and minimize shrink.
• Ensure staffing schedules meet business needs across departments.

Skills

Store operations

People leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACIS

CAO

Scheduling software

Job description

Food Lion in Midlothian, VA, is seeking a Store Leader responsible for evening operations, team supervision, and delivering high standards of food safety and service. You will hire and develop staff, manage performance, and drive store results while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Knowledge of store operations, merchandising, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Accreditation as a Certified Food Safety Manager is required or obtainable within 90 days of employment.