Perishable Dept Lead — Build Teams & Delight Customers

Food Lion; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a store-based Perishable Department Manager to help meet sales and budget goals. You will oversee the perishable department, hire/train staff, monitor labor, and maintain high standards of food safety and customer service.

You will lead a team, use company tools like ACIS and scheduling, and ensure compliance with policies while pursuing certification to maintain department quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and handle technical requirements.
• Must meet minimum age requirements and physical requirements.
• Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation or commitment to achieve within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage the perishable department, including hiring, training and developing staff.
• Supervise duties and provide ongoing performance management.
• Manage daily labor and coach associates to meet productivity.
• Provide leadership to reflect company values and strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Ensure department appearance, safety, sanitation and excellent customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Leadership ability

Task learning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation/training

Tools

Hand-held computers

CBT training tools

Job description

Food Lion in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a store-based Perishable Department Manager to help meet sales and budget goals. You will oversee the perishable department, hire/train staff, monitor labor, and maintain high standards of food safety and customer service.

You will lead a team, use company tools like ACIS and scheduling, and ensure compliance with policies while pursuing certification to maintain department quality and safety standards.