Floral Department Leader

Safeway; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway is seeking an experienced Floral Department Lead to direct operations, train staff and uphold product freshness and customer service standards. You will manage receiving, stocking, pricing and merchandising of all floral products, while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of perishables, with responsibilities including scheduling, inventory, and seasonal promotional alignment.

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of floral department duties.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
• Understanding of company policies and Floral Department procedures.
• Ability to plan orders, sales projections, scheduling and supervising.

Responsibilities

• Directs floral department operations according to company standards.
• Trains and supervises floral department personnel.
• Maintains customer service, quality, freshness and selection.
• Manages inventory, pricing and merchandising of floral products.
• Performs receiving, stocking and rotating products.
• Prepares bouquets and decorates plants.
• Controls shrink and cost and ensures safe, clean work area.
• Performs inventories and records.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Botany knowledge

Perishability knowledge

Safety procedures

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Scissors

Knives

Safety cutters

Stem cutters

Balloon heat sealing machines

Helium tanks

Hot glue guns

Wire

Job description

Safeway is seeking an experienced Floral Department Lead to direct operations, train staff and uphold product freshness and customer service standards. You will manage receiving, stocking, pricing and merchandising of all floral products, while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of perishables, with responsibilities including scheduling, inventory, and seasonal promotional alignment.