Grocery Dept Leader - Customer-First & Growth

Kroger; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical,

Flexible scheduling for full- and part

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on purchases

Growth opportunities through training

Job summary

Kroger’s Dillons operation in Kansas is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily department activities and supervise associates to deliver outstanding customer service.

You will uphold food safety standards, manage inventory, coordinate promotions, and partner with store leadership to meet budgets and goals while ensuring a positive, safe shopping experience for our customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Any management experience required.
• Desired: 1 year of grocery retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Report safety risks or issues, including robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of accidents.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and CAO (Computer Assisted Ordering).
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Schedule price changes and update shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Maintain awareness of inventory conditions and note discrepancies.
• Assist store management in preparing budgets, P&L reviews, and act on financial reports.
• Monitor and control department expenses.
• Stay current with ads and promotions; implement the period promotional plan.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for sales and merchandising supervisor and execute promotions with management.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Management experience

Job description

Kroger’s Dillons operation in Kansas is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily department activities and supervise associates to deliver outstanding customer service.

You will uphold food safety standards, manage inventory, coordinate promotions, and partner with store leadership to meet budgets and goals while ensuring a positive, safe shopping experience for our customers.