Grocery Department Leader - Full-Time

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

Job summary

Food Lion in Fuquay Varina, NC is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train associates, and drive labor efficiency and customer service excellence. You will coach staff, manage schedules, ensure food safety, and align with Food Lion's guiding principles and strategy.

Strong communication and leadership are required to excel in this role. The position emphasizes achieving budgeted results, maintaining store appearance, and delivering a positive shopping

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Accredited as a Certified Food Safety Manager or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Willingness to learn multiple store tasks and adapt to technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provide ongoing performance management and training.
• Daily management of labor and coaching to achieve productivity.
• Provide leadership and motivation to reflect our Guiding Principles and Strategy.
• Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maintain enthusiastic customer service and create a positive shopping experience.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Store operations

Training coaching

Scheduling

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Food Lion in Fuquay Varina, NC is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train associates, and drive labor efficiency and customer service excellence. You will coach staff, manage schedules, ensure food safety, and align with Food Lion's guiding principles and strategy.

Strong communication and leadership are required to excel in this role. The position emphasizes achieving budgeted results, maintaining store appearance, and delivering a positive shopping