Night Grocery Store Lead - Service & Ops

Kroger Family of Companies; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Department Manager to lead the grocery department, drive customer satisfaction, and manage daily operations. You will supervise duties, train associates, and ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced retail environment are essential. Responsibilities include planning staffing, monitoring budgets, promotions, inventory accuracy, and adherence to food safety guidelines to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate information to associates.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve store goals.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates on performance and participate in appraisals.
• Adhere to all laws and company guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to questions.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover items they inquire about.
• Inform customers of grocery specials.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve results.
• Create and execute sales promotions with store management.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
• Stay current with ads.
• Monitor and control department expenses.
• Assist management with budget, P&L reviews.
• Maintain inventory awareness and note discrepancies.
• Schedule price changes and update shelf tags.
• Plan, organize and supervise inventory process.
• Train associates on inventory/stocking and ordering.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain proper temperatures.
• Reinforce safety programs and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Notify management of accidents and safety risks.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Department Manager to lead the grocery department, drive customer satisfaction, and manage daily operations. You will supervise duties, train associates, and ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced retail environment are essential. Responsibilities include planning staffing, monitoring budgets, promotions, inventory accuracy, and adherence to food safety guidelines to deliver exceptional