Market Grille Assistant Dept Manager Night & Weekend Leader

Hy-Vee; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Waukee, IA is seeking a Market Grille Assistant Department Manager to keep one of the store's busiest departments running smoothly. You'll partner with the Department Manager to deliver fresh, high‑quality food, supervise staff, manage daily operations, and ensure food safety and excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

This hands‑on leadership role requires night and weekend shifts, offers growth opportunities, and calls for strong communication, teamwork, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sanitation and food safety coursework encouraged.
• One year of similar or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service, greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and going the extra mile to make every interaction a great one.
• Check daily orders, set up production timelines, and review the production list with department employees, assigning tasks for completion.
• Scan the Market Grille area for items and areas that need attention, including coffee, the salad case, cleanliness, kitchen repairs, and safety issues, and assign tasks to staff accordingly.
• Ensure food display cases are rotated and replenished and that the proper amount of staff are on hand to meet customer needs.
• Monitor schedules, track hours for 14 and 15 year olds, and manage department overtime.
• Control inventory through constant product monitoring, rotate all perishable product with every delivery, and keep the supply area clean and orderly.
• Handle catering contracts and assist in putting together catering items, calculating portions as needed.
• Follow all food safety guidelines and ensure department employees remain in compliance.
• Handle and resolve customer issues with care and professionalism.
• Suggest ad items and in-store specials, review and order department signage, and prepare intercom messages.
• Assist with monthly inventory including posting invoices, counts, and intra and inter-store calculations.
• Order all products and supplies for the department and train employees in department duties.
• Assume management duties in the absence of the Department Manager.
• Work closely with Restaurant and Service staff and assist in other areas of the store as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Data entry

Math calculations

Team direction

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Sanitation and food safety coursework encouraged

Job description

Hy-Vee in Waukee, IA is seeking a Market Grille Assistant Department Manager to keep one of the store's busiest departments running smoothly. You'll partner with the Department Manager to deliver fresh, high‑quality food, supervise staff, manage daily operations, and ensure food safety and excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

This hands‑on leadership role requires night and weekend shifts, offers growth opportunities, and calls for strong communication, teamwork, and a