Front END Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

401(k) plan

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Job summary

Giant Eagle in Ohio is seeking a Front End Team Leader to oversee Front End, Cash Office and Service Desk operations. You will direct staffing, order supplies, and implement initiatives to grow the business while meeting customer needs and maximizing profits.

You will coach team members, provide timely feedback, ensure compliance with safety and government regulations, and maintain high service levels at registers and service desks.

Qualifications

• Retail experience or Store Leader recommendation.
• Leadership or supervisory experience; Peer Trainer, in-store champion, or similar role preferred.
• Satisfactory performance and discipline record.
• Certification or Licensing Required: Food Safety.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select and train Team Members.
• Direct the work of Team Members.
• Appraise Team Members’ productivity and efficiency for promotions or changes in status.
• Handle Team Member issues including complaints.
• Discipline Team Members.
• Plan the work.
• Distribute or assign the work among Team Members.
• Provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store.
• Manage the budget for your department or location.
• Manage inventory for your department or location.
• Monitor or implement compliance measures.
• Oversee the entire operation of the Front End; service levels at registers, SCOs and service desk; maintain conditions in parking lot, lobby and front end.
• Direct customer flow to meet service requirements.
• Manage inventories of front end racks and supplies to maximize profits.
• Audit cash controls to prevent losses.
• Maintain accurate department records.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations (alcohol, tobacco, WIC, etc.).

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership potential

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Our Front End Team Leaders oversee all Front End, Cash Office, and Service Desk Operations. They are responsible for directing, ordering materials and supplies, and implementing initiatives to simulate growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of both departments at all times. Be a Leader by representing the organization in a professional manner. Promote and develop individuals with mutual respect, inclusion, diversity and dignity. Coach Team Members on a regular basis with timely feedback — identify opportunities for development and coach for success.

Job Description

Experience Required: Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation.

Experience Desired: Retail leadership or supervisory experience; Successful performance as a Peer Trainer, in-store champion, or other similar role; Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department; Satisfactory performance and discipline record.

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification or Licensing Required: Food Safety.

Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds.

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

Job Responsibilities

• Your principal, main, major or most important duty includes one or some combination of the following tasks:
• 1. interview, select and train Team Members;
• 2. direct the work of Team Members;
• 3. appraise Team Members’ productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status;
• 4. handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints;
• 5. discipline Team Members;
• 6. plan the work;
• 7. distribute or assign the work among Team Members;
• 8. provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store;
• 9. manage the budget for your department or location;
• 10. manage inventory for your department or location; or
• 11. monitor or implement compliance measures
• Oversee the entire operation of the Front End. Responsible for service levels at the registers, SCO's and service desk. Also, maintaining conditions in the parking lot, lobby and front end of the store.
• Direct the customer flow to ensure service requirements are met.
• Manage inventories of front end racks: gum, candy, GM panels, coolers, newspapers, magazines, cigarettes, and supplies to meet customers' needs and maximize profits.
• Audit cash controls according to established procedures to identify and prevent cash losses.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available.
• Makes sure all government regulations are followed: alcohol, tobacco, WIC etc.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $20.25– $27.00 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.