Meat Department Lead — Service & Sales Coach

Kroger; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Buckeye, AZ is hiring a Meat Department Supervisor to lead daily operations and deliver outstanding customer service. You will ensure product quality, maintain safety standards, and meet department goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to manage schedules, and experience in meat/retail. You will train staff, plan promotions, and collaborate with store management to optimize performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Current food handlers permit after employment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department information to associates.
• Establish department goals and empower staff to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with products.
• Inform customers of specials and offer samples.
• Review products for quality and freshness and take action.
• Develop and implement a department business plan.
• Plan promotions with store management.
• Inform associates about promotions affecting the department.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales/merchandising supervisor.
• Assist in budgeting and expense control and review financial reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Food handler permit

Stress management

Math skills

Meat/retail experience

Management experience

Second language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger in Buckeye, AZ is hiring a Meat Department Supervisor to lead daily operations and deliver outstanding customer service. You will ensure product quality, maintain safety standards, and meet department goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to manage schedules, and experience in meat/retail. You will train staff, plan promotions, and collaborate with store management to optimize performance and profitability.