Grocery Department Leader: Ops, Service & People

Safeway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Grocery Department leader to manage day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and drive sales and profitability. The role emphasizes executing merchandising policies, maintaining inventory integrity, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Strong leadership, communication, and financial skills are essential for success. The position requires extensive retail management experience and the ability to coordinate across store departments,

Qualifications

• Requires extensive retail background with prior management experience in retail operations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
• Solid business and financial understanding to drive sales and margins.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls operation of the Grocery Department including supervising and training personnel.
• Champion customer service programs to meet or exceed goals and instill service culture.
• Directs total store operations in the absence of the Store Director; coordinates department activities.
• Plan, organize and direct day-to-day Grocery Department operations including stock, pricing, and merchandising.
• Supervise inventory, receiving, pricing, and signage; ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication skills

People management

Budgeting and P&L

Job description

Safeway in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Grocery Department leader to manage day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and drive sales and profitability. The role emphasizes executing merchandising policies, maintaining inventory integrity, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Strong leadership, communication, and financial skills are essential for success. The position requires extensive retail management experience and the ability to coordinate across store departments,