Grocery Manager: Lead Team, Inventory & Customer Service

Hugos Family Marketplace; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Job summary

Hugos Family Marketplace in Thief River Falls, MN is seeking an experienced Grocery Manager to lead the daily operations of the grocery department. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, ensure merchandising standards, and uphold safety and food regulations while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes driving department profitability, coordinating with other store teams, and maintaining a fast-paced, high-quality shopping environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in retail or grocery, preferably in grocery department.
• Experience supervising or managing staff preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management, ordering and merchandising.
• Familiarity with safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the grocery department to ensure efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and develop grocery department staff to achieve high performance.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and ensuring product availability.
• Maintain cleanliness and merchandising standards to create an appealing shopping environment.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Track sales and profitability, analyzing data to improve department performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food regulations, maintaining a safe environment.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve store goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Inventory control

Ordering

Stock rotation

Merchandising

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or food service management

Job description

Hugos Family Marketplace in Thief River Falls, MN is seeking an experienced Grocery Manager to lead the daily operations of the grocery department. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, ensure merchandising standards, and uphold safety and food regulations while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes driving department profitability, coordinating with other store teams, and maintaining a fast-paced, high-quality shopping environment.