Grocery Department Manager – Store Ops

Food Lion; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Bear, DE is seeking a Grocery Department Leader to manage daily operations, hire and train department associates, and drive store performance in line with company goals.

You will oversee scheduling, labor, safety, budgeting, and customer service, ensuring a welcoming shopping experience while maintaining standards across product quality and cleanliness.

A high school diploma is preferred; leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 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 use technical information to solve problems.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization; Accreditation must be maintained while employed.

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, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports.
• 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 Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy.
• Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Promote excellent customer service and a positive shopping experience while meeting department goals.
• Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment.
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, productivity, CAO, and business information systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Bear, DE is seeking a Grocery Department Leader to manage daily operations, hire and train department associates, and drive store performance in line with company goals.

You will oversee scheduling, labor, safety, budgeting, and customer service, ensuring a welcoming shopping experience while maintaining standards across product quality and cleanliness.

A high school diploma is preferred; leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are essential.