Retail Department Lead - Deli & Bakery

Kroger; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Deli Department team member to uphold customer-first service, maintain a safe and welcoming department, and help achieve sales and quality goals. Responsibilities include staffing, training, pricing, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, basic math skills, and a current food handlers permit. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth within the store management track.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate store, department and job-specific information to associates.
• Establish department goals and empower associates to meet targets through teamwork.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and evaluate associates on performance and participate in reviews.
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws, and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Ability to handle stressful situations

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Deli Department team member to uphold customer-first service, maintain a safe and welcoming department, and help achieve sales and quality goals. Responsibilities include staffing, training, pricing, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, basic math skills, and a current food handlers permit. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth within the store management track.