Grocery Department Manager — Lead Team & Growth

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

Job summary

Food Lion in Winston-Salem is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily operations, supervise department staff, and drive sales while upholding Food Lion’s customer-first culture. You will hire, train and develop associates, monitor labor and expenses, and ensure food safety, quality and cleanliness across the department, collaborating with store leadership to meet budget goals.

Role requires strong leadership, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Must be accredited by, or able to obtain accreditation as, a Certified Food Safety Manager within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise performance of department staff, including coaching and formal appraisals.
• Direct daily labor management and promote productivity to meet targets.
• Provide leadership reflecting guiding principles, core values, and store strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and a positive shopping experience.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Store operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager (or eligible)

Tools

CBT training

Job description

Food Lion in Winston-Salem is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily operations, supervise department staff, and drive sales while upholding Food Lion’s customer-first culture. You will hire, train and develop associates, monitor labor and expenses, and ensure food safety, quality and cleanliness across the department, collaborating with store leadership to meet budget goals.

Role requires strong leadership, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a