Hy-Chi Dept Leader: Fresh Foods & Team Growth

Hy-Vee; Keller (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee seeks an experienced Hy-Chi Department Manager to lead the Hy-Chi team, ensuring top-notch customer service, product quality, and competitive pricing. You will drive sales, manage staff, and coordinate displays, promotions, and inventory control to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing department employees, analyzing trends, planning schedules, and maintaining store standards. A high school diploma and 1+ year related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to delivering an outstanding customer and team experience.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Apply math skills to pricing, sales analysis, and inventory tasks.
• Communicate clearly with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Analyze sales data to inform product and promotion decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, and department profitability.
• Create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and model great customer service.
• Greet customers, assist needs, and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop department staff.
• Plan weekly schedules and daily work plans with the Store Director.
• Inspect signage and merchandise; order products for replenishment and ensure competitive pricing.
• Analyze weekly/monthly sales, prepare ad projections, and write ads.
• Plan displays and promotions to drive sales and engagement.
• Oversee department bookkeeping and financial procedures.
• Inventory management and proper storage to ensure freshness and control shrink.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Sales analysis

Pricing optimization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Over 1 year related experience

Job description

Hy-Vee seeks an experienced Hy-Chi Department Manager to lead the Hy-Chi team, ensuring top-notch customer service, product quality, and competitive pricing. You will drive sales, manage staff, and coordinate displays, promotions, and inventory control to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing department employees, analyzing trends, planning schedules, and maintaining store standards. A high school diploma and 1+ year related experience are preferred.