Grocery Department Manager: Grow People & Service

Food Lion; Carolina Beach (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train staff, and drive performance toward sales and budget targets. The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and strong store operations aligned with company values.

The position requires overseeing scheduling, labor management, and cost controls while delivering a positive shopping experience and compliant operations across the department.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Good understanding of store operations preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to lead and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management.
• Daily management of labor and coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectations.
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy.
• Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train staff, and drive performance toward sales and budget targets. The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and strong store operations aligned with company values.

The position requires overseeing scheduling, labor management, and cost controls while delivering a positive shopping experience and compliant operations across the department.