Perishable Department Lead—Customer-Focused Store Ops

Food Lion; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion Tarboro store is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train teammates, and drive exceptional customer service. You will collaborate with store leadership to meet goals, develop staff, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Join a team that emphasizes teamwork, accountability and smiling, friendly service while delivering store results and maintaining strong relationships with customers and associates.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Perishable Department, including hiring, training and developing department employees.
• Oversee daily labor and productivity to meet budgeted targets.
• Provide leadership to promote Food Lion guiding principles and customer service.
• Ensure department cleanliness, food safety, and proper display of merchandise.
• Use company tools and reports to monitor performance and control costs.

Skills

Interpersonal

Organizational

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion Tarboro store is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead the department, hire and train teammates, and drive exceptional customer service. You will collaborate with store leadership to meet goals, develop staff, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Join a team that emphasizes teamwork, accountability and smiling, friendly service while delivering store results and maintaining strong relationships with customers and associates.