GROCERY/DEPT LEADER

Fred Meyer; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Counseling services

Job summary

Fred Meyer is seeking a Grocery Department Manager in Washington to lead daily store operations, supervise the department team, and ensure a safe, clean, and customer-focused shopping experience. You will guide staff, manage inventory and CAO, and collaborate with store leadership to meet goals.

Ideal candidates have grocery management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to food safety and excellent service. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED, plus management experience.
• Proven ability to lead a grocery department and drive results.
• Experience following food safety rules and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions for the department.
• Support day-to-day Grocery operations and customer service.
• Train associates on inventory, stocking, and CAO processes.
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Schedule price changes and update shelf tags and promos.
• Monitor expenses and assist in budgeting and financial reviews.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

People management

Inventory management

CAO

Scheduling

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAO system

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Grocery operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

What You'll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page !

MINIMUM

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any management experience

DESIRED

• 1 year of grocery retail experience
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
• Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
• Monitor and control expenses for the department
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department
• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation