Market Grille Department Lead — Team Builder & Customer Focus

hyvee; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Market Grille Department Manager to lead a fast-paced kitchen and service team. You will set department standards, supervise daily operations, manage staffing, scheduling, and inventory to ensure quality, profitability, and exceptional customer experience.

You will recruit, hire, train, and evaluate department staff, partner with store leadership, and uphold hygiene, safety, and Hy-Vee policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Over one year of related work experience required.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Set department standards for service, cleanliness, and profitability.
• Lead by example, greet customers warmly, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, discipline, and evaluate department staff.
• Plan schedules and daily work plans.
• Monitor pricing, invoices, and bookkeeping procedures.
• Analyze weekly sales trends and plan promotions.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Written communication

Hiring & interviewing

Pricing & invoicing math

Customer-focused communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Market Grille Department Manager to lead a fast-paced kitchen and service team. You will set department standards, supervise daily operations, manage staffing, scheduling, and inventory to ensure quality, profitability, and exceptional customer experience.

You will recruit, hire, train, and evaluate department staff, partner with store leadership, and uphold hygiene, safety, and Hy-Vee policies.