Meat Department Lead - Customer Experience & Ops

Kroger Co.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Meat Department Leader in Midlothian, VA. You will drive outstanding customer experiences through service, maintain a safe, clean environment, and achieve department sales and profit goals.

You will monitor all Meat department functions and uphold Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, and safety. You will establish department goals, empower associates, manage scheduling and training, review product quality, and execute promotions in

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate information to associates and meet department targets through teamwork.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers within the department and store.
• Inform customers of specials and offer samples to drive item discovery.
• Review product quality and freshness and take action as needed.
• Develop and implement a department business plan and promotions with store management.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Assist with budget, expense control, and financial reporting as needed.
• Manage price changes and shelf signage to reflect promotions.
• Organize inventory processes and train associates on CAO and stocking standards.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and logs are maintained, and uphold safety policies.
• Report safety risks and any anomalies promptly.
• Adhere to all laws and company guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Meat Department Leader in Midlothian, VA. You will drive outstanding customer experiences through service, maintain a safe, clean environment, and achieve department sales and profit goals.

You will monitor all Meat department functions and uphold Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, and safety. You will establish department goals, empower associates, manage scheduling and training, review product quality, and execute promotions in