Grocery Ops Manager | Multi-Dept Leader | Flexible Hours

Sprouts Farmers Market; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Career growth opportunities

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

401(K) retirement plan with company…

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, in Buffalo Grove, IL, seeks a Grocery Manager to oversee Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will coach staff, schedule effectively, manage costs, and partner with the Store Manager on hiring and performance. A strong leader with 1 year supervisory experience and a Food Safety certification is required.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and have 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience in a multi-department operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to take direction in a team environment.
• Outgoing, friendly demeanor with a positive attitude toward customers and staff.
• Proven leadership to motivate staff and understand personnel reports and financial goals.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Food Safety certification and compliance with regulations on freshness, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organization and planning.
• Ability to lift and move items as part of store operations and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Sales and operation of multiple departments including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine.
• Ensure product rotation, freshness, date controls, and shrink control.
• Control costs by monitoring operations and labor, reduce loss, and improve profitability.
• Assist in store readiness for physical inventories and oversee deliveries against invoices.
• Manage ordering, sanitation, back-room inventory, and department safety.
• Coach and develop team members, conduct performance reviews, and support merit decisions.
• Attend in-store meetings and participate in hiring decisions with the Store Manager.
• Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality product and service, acting as MOD when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

People management

Scheduling

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, in Buffalo Grove, IL, seeks a Grocery Manager to oversee Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will coach staff, schedule effectively, manage costs, and partner with the Store Manager on hiring and performance. A strong leader with 1 year supervisory experience and a Food Safety certification is required.