Market Grille Assistant Manager: Lead Fresh Food Team

hyvee; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Market Grille Assistant Department Manager to help run one of our busiest departments. You will lead a hands-on team to deliver fresh, high‑quality food while maintaining daily operations and excellent customer service in a fast-paced store setting.

You will partner with the Department Manager to schedule, monitor production, mentor staff, and ensure food safety guidelines are followed. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• One year of similar or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers with a smile.
• Check daily orders, set up production timelines, and review production lists with staff.
• Scan Market Grille area for items needing attention and assign tasks to staff.
• Ensure display cases are rotated and replenished and adequate staff are scheduled.
• Monitor schedules and manage department overtime; track hours for younger staff.
• Control inventory and rotate perishable products; maintain clean supply area.
• Handle catering contracts and assist in assembling catering items and portions.
• Follow all food safety guidelines and ensure compliance by staff.
• Resolve customer issues with care and professionalism.
• Suggest ad items and in-store specials; manage signage and intercom messages.
• Assist with monthly inventory, posting invoices and counts.
• Order products and train employees; cover management duties in absence of Dept Manager.
• Work with Restaurant and Service staff and support other store areas as needed.
• Maintain hygiene and adhere to Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
• Report to work on schedule and on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling math

Education

High school diploma

1 year related experience

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Market Grille Assistant Department Manager to help run one of our busiest departments. You will lead a hands-on team to deliver fresh, high‑quality food while maintaining daily operations and excellent customer service in a fast-paced store setting.

You will partner with the Department Manager to schedule, monitor production, mentor staff, and ensure food safety guidelines are followed. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required.