Market Grille Express Manager

Hy-Vee; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Market Grille Express Manager in Gretna, NE leads a fast-paced kitchen/express department, ensuring fresh product, strong guest service, and department profitability.

You’ll recruit and develop staff, set schedules, analyze sales, manage pricing, and work with store leadership to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sanitation coursework helpful.
• Over one year of related work experience required.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced kitchen/department environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold department standards for service and profitability.
• Lead by example, greet customers, and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff; manage discipline.
• Determine department goals with the Store Director and set schedules.
• Inspect signage and order product for replenishment.
• Plan displays, promotions, and manage inventory.
• Ensure proper temperatures and storage and sanitize procedures.
• Coordinate with Restaurant and Service staff and communicate updates.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Interviews

Pricing & sales analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Market Grille Express Manager# Hy-Vee Careers## Market Grille Express ManagerApply: Gretna, 191st Street, Gretna, NE: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R258353Additional Considerations (if any):Must be 18+**-****At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.****Job Description:****Job Title:** Market Grille Express Manager**Department:** Market Grille**FLSA:** Hourly**Revision Date:** 07/2026**About Hy-Vee**At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.**The Role and Why It's Important**The Market Grille Express Manager sets the standard for everything that happens in the department, from customer service and food quality to team performance and profitability. In this role, you'll lead your team, manage daily operations, and work closely with store leadership to ensure the department delivers the freshest, best quality product at a competitive price every single day.If you're a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in building great teams, and loves delivering an exceptional customer experience, we'd love to have you on our team.**What You'll Do**No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:* Set and uphold department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability* Lead by example, greeting customers warmly, learning their names, and creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere throughout the department* Recruit, hire, train, supervise, discipline, and evaluate all department employees; approve employee discipline and recommend transfers, discharge, and salary increases* Determine department goals with the Store Director and establish weekly schedules and daily work plans* Inspect signage and displays for quality and quantity of merchandise and order product for replenishment* Figure retail pricing, extend and post invoices, and oversee department bookkeeping procedures* Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, compare to actuals, prepare ad projections, and write ads* Plan displays, promotions, and pre-orders and conduct department inventory* Ensure proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee product freshness and control shrink* Understand and troubleshoot equipment and ensure maintenance is performed as needed* Work closely with Restaurant and Service staff and communicate sales ideas and updates to the team* Unload trucks, check in delivered merchandise, and place product in appropriate storage areas* Ensure competitive pricing in the market area and attend meetings, seminars, and continuing education 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**Your Skills**To be successful, you'll need to be able to:* Lead and develop a team, maintaining high standards and a positive, energetic work environment* Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization* Compose original correspondence, interpret written work instructions, and follow technical manuals* Conduct job applicant interviews and make sound hiring decisions* Use math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages for pricing, invoicing, and sales analysis* Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, employees, vendors, and store leadership**Reporting Relationships****Accountable and Reports to:** Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Food Service Director**Direct Reports:** Market Grille Express Employees**Education and Experience*** High school diploma or equivalent experience required; sanitation coursework helpful* Over one year of related work experience required**Physical Requirements*** Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas* Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation* Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment* Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards* Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties**Working Environment**This is a fast-paced role in a store kitchen and restaurant environment where you'll be leading a team throughout your shift. You'll have frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, equipment movement hazards, and cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.Are you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*