Grocery Department Leader — Drive Sales & Service

Brookshire Grocery Company; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Scholarships and Educational Support

Outdoor Recreation Access

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is seeking a department manager to lead grocery operations in our stores. You will drive sales, supervise department staff, uphold quality standards and ensure compliance with safety practices.

You will manage inventory, assist in planning and staffing, and promote superior customer service to support growth for our communities. This role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, and retail operations expertise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years of related grocery/retail experience.
• Certified Food Handler preferred.
• Manager Food Safety certification preferred.
• AML certification required.
• Fuel Operator C training required.
• HIPAA certification required.
• TABC/LACT/AATC certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, trains and develops partners; plans, assigns, and directs work.
• Reviews historical data to forecast sales and manage inventory; reports to upper management.
• Maintains sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality and work standards.
• Inspects product quality and food safety; ensures freshness and rotation.
• Promotes sales via suggestive selling and attractive displays.
• Maintains stock conditions on grocery displays; ensures inventory accuracy.
• Opens/closes the store; ensures staffing, safety and cash handling.
• Delivers friendly customer service and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Keeps the work environment clean, safe and sanitary per company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is seeking a department manager to lead grocery operations in our stores. You will drive sales, supervise department staff, uphold quality standards and ensure compliance with safety practices.

You will manage inventory, assist in planning and staffing, and promote superior customer service to support growth for our communities. This role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, and retail operations expertise.