Grocery Center Store Manager – Lead & Elevate

Food Lion; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Durham, NC, is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead a team, manage scheduling and training, and drive customer-focused results. You will oversee associates, monitor labor costs, and ensure safe, clean store operations while upholding company standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, people development, and delivering a fast, friendly shopping experience with strong compliance to policies and budgets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Lead and direct others and meet age requirements for specific functions.
• Accredited as a Certified Food Safety Manager or able to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise performance, provide ongoing coaching and conduct performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily labor management and productivity coaching.
• Promote a culture aligned with Food Lion values and strategy.
• Ensure budgeted financial and operating results and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Team leadership

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager

Tools

ACIS

CAO

Inventory software

Job description

Food Lion in Durham, NC, is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead a team, manage scheduling and training, and drive customer-focused results. You will oversee associates, monitor labor costs, and ensure safe, clean store operations while upholding company standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, people development, and delivering a fast, friendly shopping experience with strong compliance to policies and budgets.