Perishable Department Leader - Grocery Store Ops

Food Lion; Royston (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Royston, GA is seeking a Perishable Department leader to manage staffing, training, and department performance. You will drive labor planning, customer service excellence, and budget achievement while promoting our guiding principles and safety standards.

This role emphasizes coaching, policy adherence, and daily operations across the Perishable Department. Successful candidates will lead with strong communication, oversee scheduling, and ensure compliance with regulations, while

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
• Good understanding of store operations preferred
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
• Accreditation as Certified Food Safety Manager or eligible to train within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Manage the Perishable Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
• Supervise duties of department associates and provide performance management
• Daily management of labor and coaching to achieve productivity
• Provide leadership to promote Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
• Deliver fast, easy, friendly customer service and a positive shopping experience
• Model outstanding customer service and meet customer needs with product knowledge
• Control store expenses through ordering, supplies and equipment care
• Ensure department appearance, safety, and sanitation are maintained
• Schedule Perishable Department to provide extraordinary customer service
• Understand scheduling, sales projections, wage percent, and hiring processes
• Ensure ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying meet guidelines
• Observe and correct unsafe conditions and report accidents
• Monitor shrink and coach to prevent losses
• Ensure advertising and signage are properly utilized
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to company guidelines, policies and practices
• Maintain security standards
• Complete CBT, Training Packet and Training Aid courses
• Provide recognition and constructive counseling when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Store Operations

Training & Development

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ACIS

CAO

CBT (Computer Based Training)

Job description

Food Lion in Royston, GA is seeking a Perishable Department leader to manage staffing, training, and department performance. You will drive labor planning, customer service excellence, and budget achievement while promoting our guiding principles and safety standards.

This role emphasizes coaching, policy adherence, and daily operations across the Perishable Department. Successful candidates will lead with strong communication, oversee scheduling, and ensure compliance with regulations, while