FT Center Store Manager (H)

Food Lion; Hemingway (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Full-Time Center Store Manager in Hemingway, SC. The role involves managing store operations, leading associates, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, along with a high school diploma. Join a company committed to providing fresh and affordable shopping experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Understanding of store operations preferred.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training, and developing associates.
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store.
• Control store expenses and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation

Job description

Join to apply for the FT Center Store Manager (H) role at Food Lion

Address: USA-SC-Hemingway-Hemingway Plaza Hwy 41 S

Store Code: Store 00389 Grocery (7209479)

Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.

Primary Purpose

Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
2. Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports
3. Daily management of labor (i.e., expected live) and coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectations
4. Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
5. Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
6. Create a positive shopping experience by maintaining an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, easy, flexible, and friendly customer service
7. Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers’ expectations
8. Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
9. Utilize company tools such as financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, productivity, CAO, and business information systems
10. Ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, food safety, and sanitation are maintained
11. Write grocery department schedules to ensure excellent customer service at all times
12. Understand and manage scheduling, sales, projections, wages, interviewing, hiring, training, and other management functions
13. Manage ordering, receiving, preparation, and display of merchandise according to policies and guidelines
14. Observe and correct unsafe conditions to prevent accidents
15. Record and report accidents following Food Lion procedures
16. Monitor shrinkage and provide coaching to prevent losses
17. Assist with bi-annual physical inventory
18. Ensure proper use of advertising, sales promotion materials, and signage
19. Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
20. Maintain security standards
21. Complete required training courses
22. Recognize accomplishments and provide constructive feedback to enhance customer satisfaction and store sales
23. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and customer service skills
3. Understanding of store operations preferred
4. Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements
5. Problem-solving skills using technical information
6. Ability to lead and direct others
7. Must meet minimum age requirements
8. Physical ability to perform job duties with or without accommodations
9. Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation or willingness to obtain within 90 days

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to use computers and communication systems
2. Stand and walk frequently
3. Push or pull up to 2000 pounds with equipment
4. Perform repetitive motions
5. Lift up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
6. Handle cleaning and packaging substances safely
7. Meet activity standards and tolerate working in extreme temperatures
8. Visual ability to check invoices and documents

Food Lion is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.