Grocery Manager

Littleton's Market; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Littleton’s Market is seeking a passionate and flexible leader to head the Grocery Team. The Grocery Manager will oversee daily store operations, staff supervision, ordering, and inventory control, and be accountable for profit and loss while maintaining food safety standards.

This role focuses on delivering an exceptional customer shopping experience, executing merchandising strategies, and driving sales through clean presentation, vendor coordination, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a grocery store setting.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willing to learn on the job and receive training.
• Ability to develop product knowledge.
• Strong communication with vendors and team.
• Independent worker who can start without supervision.
• Collaborative and able to work with others.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Grocery Team and supervise staff.
• Oversee ordering, inventory control, and profitability.
• Ensure food safety compliance and merchandising.
• Respond to guest feedback and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Monitor stock levels and manage vendor relationships.
• Reduce out-of-stocks and shrinkage.
• Support sampling events and vendor demos.

Skills

Grocery experience

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Vendor communication

Stock management

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

We are looking for a passionate and flexible person to lead the Grocery Team at Littleton’s Market. The Grocery Manager oversees all daily operations of the store, including staff supervision, ordering and inventory control, and profit‑and‑loss accountability. They ensure the store runs profitably while maintaining food safety compliance, executing merchandising strategies, and delivering an exceptional customer shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a respectful, professional and team‑orientated work environment while being fair and consistent with employees
• Ensure all guests receive exceptional service. Respond promptly and effectively to guest feedback and ensure the resolution of any issues to maintain high customer satisfaction
• Monitor and order stock to maintain appropriate levels, manage vendor relationships, and track shipments to minimize out‑of‑stocks and shrinkage
• Regularly monitor department sales and develop and implement strategies to grow overall sales through all relevant avenues
• Set up samples and interact with customers during sampling events
• Help vendors with demos

Qualifications

• Experience in the grocery field
• Detail oriented
• On the job learning/ training
• Attain and nurture good product knowledge
• Communicate clearly with vendors, receiving and grocery team members
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Collaborate with other team members
• Good communication skills, both oral written
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted