Grocery Department Manager — Service & Growth

Food Lion; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Virginia Beach is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train staff, and drive store performance. You will manage labor, scheduling, and performance, while delivering friendly customer service aligned with our guiding principles.

Maintain department standards, safety, and efficiency to meet financial goals. The role requires strong communication and leadership, with responsibility for merchandising, ordering, inventory, and coaching associates to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and communication abilities.
• Strong customer-service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and direct team members and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Grocery Department operations, including hiring and development of staff.
• Supervise duties and conduct performance reviews for direct reports.
• Manage labor and scheduling to meet productivity targets and budgets.
• Promote a culture aligned with Food Lion values and strategy.
• Ensure store expenses are controlled through proper ordering and inventory control.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a positive shopping experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Safety Manager certification possible

Job description

Food Lion in Virginia Beach is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train staff, and drive store performance. You will manage labor, scheduling, and performance, while delivering friendly customer service aligned with our guiding principles.

Maintain department standards, safety, and efficiency to meet financial goals. The role requires strong communication and leadership, with responsibility for merchandising, ordering, inventory, and coaching associates to