Grocery & Fresh Foods Department Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount 15%

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Grocery Manager to lead operations across Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Beer/Wine. You will drive sales and profitability while coaching a diverse team and maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced store environment.

The role requires 1 year of supervisory experience, strong communication, and a focus on people development, with a commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. DailyPay and career growth opportunities are highlighted benefits.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age with 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience in a multi‑department operation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to take and give direction
• Outgoing, friendly demeanor with positive attitude toward customers
• Proven leadership to build, motivate and maintain staff with knowledge of reports and financial goals
• Detail oriented with strong analytic and problem solving skills
• Food Safety certification and compliance with federal/state/company standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and operations of multiple departments (Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, Beer/Wine)
• Control costs by monitoring labor, shrink, damage and pilferage to improve profitability
• Prepare store for physical inventory counts and coordinate with HR for performance management
• Oversee receiving, verify deliveries, and report discrepancies to suppliers
• Lead scheduling and staffing to maximize productivity and service quality
• Coach and evaluate team members through performance reviews and feedback
• Recruit, hire and promote staff in collaboration with Store Manager
• Communicate standards and product knowledge to the team
• Support MOD duties and ensure a high level of customer service

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Retail operations

Staff coaching

Scheduling

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Grocery Manager to lead operations across Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Beer/Wine. You will drive sales and profitability while coaching a diverse team and maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced store environment.

The role requires 1 year of supervisory experience, strong communication, and a focus on people development, with a commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. DailyPay and career growth opportunities are highlighted benefits.