Meat & Seafood Dept Leader Trainee

Hannaford Supermarkets; Meredith (NH); On-site; USD 26,105 - 37,539; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Meredith, NH is seeking a department manager to oversee retail operations, enhance product presentation, and maintain safety and food quality standards. You will lead store associates, build strong relationships with customers, and drive performance through huddles and consistent use of available tools.

The role calls for strong leadership, hiring and training staff, inventory control, scheduling, and strict adherence to sanitation and safety policies.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation required or attainable within 90 days.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple departments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Manage department operations and ensure quality, safety, and appearance.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives and monitor inventory.
• Supervise department associates and model outstanding customer service.

Skills

Store operations leadership

Customer service excellence

Staff training and development

Communication and interpersonal skills

Budgeting and inventory control

Education

College degree or equivalent preferred

Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation

Tools

RF unit

Computers / POS systems

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Meredith, NH is seeking a department manager to oversee retail operations, enhance product presentation, and maintain safety and food quality standards. You will lead store associates, build strong relationships with customers, and drive performance through huddles and consistent use of available tools.

The role calls for strong leadership, hiring and training staff, inventory control, scheduling, and strict adherence to sanitation and safety policies.