Grocery Food Dept Lead | Store Ops & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Store Lead to manage the Grocery Food Department and serve as Manager on Duty, overseeing inventory, merchandising, and customer service. You will enforce cash controls, protect assets, and ensure food handling compliance across the store.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating scheduling while ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of retail clerk experience.
• Previous lead or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of local/state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Grocery Food Department and act as Manager on Duty.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and secure cash handling procedures.
• Train associates and ensure safety, quality customer service, and compliance.
• Maintain merchandising standards, pricing integrity and signage.
• Schedule staff coverage and respond to customer needs promptly.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Store operations

Leadership

Inventory management

Food handling knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certifications

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Store Lead to manage the Grocery Food Department and serve as Manager on Duty, overseeing inventory, merchandising, and customer service. You will enforce cash controls, protect assets, and ensure food handling compliance across the store.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating scheduling while ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers in a fast-paced retail environment.