Perishable Ops Leader: Meat, Seafood, Deli & Bakery

Stop & Shop; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Associate discounts

Career development

Discounts for associates

Job summary

Stop & Shop in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a Perishable Manager to lead the Meat, Seafood, Deli, Florist, Produce and Bake Shop operations, driving sales, safety, and exceptional customer service. The role requires supervising diverse teams, ensuring profitability, and maintaining top sanitation standards.

You will develop talent, uphold quality and stock integrity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and customer focus while working flexible hours to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in retail grocery
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent years of work experience
• Strong ability to influence and communicate across different functions
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, inspiring and guiding teams to achieve goals
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, team members, and stakeholders
• High level of customer service skills, with a genuine passion for exceeding customer expectations
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Effective organizational and time management skills to ensure efficient operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Meat, Seafood, Deli, Florist, Produce, and Bake Shop
• Ensure departments meet or exceed sales and profit targets
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training of perishable department team members
• Monitor and evaluate associate performance and ensure development plans
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the team
• Manage labor relations to ensure compliance with policies and laws
• Address and resolve employee issues and grievances in a timely manner
• Cultivate a culture of excellence in customer service and ensure well-stocked stores with fresh products
• Coach and provide feedback for efficient operations to control labor costs
• Implement and oversee action plans to improve department performance
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate stock management
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all associates

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Strategic thinking

Time management

Flexible hours

Produce knowledge

Meat knowledge

Seafood knowledge

Deli knowledge

Floral knowledge

Bakeshop knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Stop & Shop in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a Perishable Manager to lead the Meat, Seafood, Deli, Florist, Produce and Bake Shop operations, driving sales, safety, and exceptional customer service. The role requires supervising diverse teams, ensuring profitability, and maintaining top sanitation standards.

You will develop talent, uphold quality and stock integrity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and customer focus while working flexible hours to meet store needs.