Grocery Dept Leader — Flexible Schedule & Career Growth

Socket.dev; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is seeking a Coordinator to supervise department operations, order, stock, and display products while ensuring food safety and excellent customer service. You will schedule staff, train team members, and drive department goals in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–3 years of retail experience, and at least 1 year in a management role, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
• Promotes succession planning by providing career paths and development needs.
• Supports disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.
• Attain P&L budgeted goals, achieving sales, labor and margin plans for the department.
• Reviews sales goals, supply costs, stock loss/shrink results and goals.
• Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
• Exec ad set compliance including signage.
• Ensure the backroom is neat and organized.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Financial analysis

Customer consultation

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Certifications

Serv Safe

Education

High school diploma

Retail experience 2-3 years

1 year management experience

Natural foods experience a plus

Job description

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is seeking a Coordinator to supervise department operations, order, stock, and display products while ensuring food safety and excellent customer service. You will schedule staff, train team members, and drive department goals in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–3 years of retail experience, and at least 1 year in a management role, with strong communication and leadership skills.