Retail Supervisor

Wegmans; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking an Entry-Level Manager for their perishable foods departments in Buffalo, NY. This dynamic role involves leadership, ensuring product quality, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates are passionate about fresh products and have a mix of leadership and customer service skills.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher pay rates for overtime, Sundays, or holidays

High-coverage, low-cost healthcare benefits

Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match

Scholarship programs for educational goals

LiveWell Employee & Family wellness program

Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred.
• Passion for fresh products.
• Ability to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and educate them on product offerings.
• Ensure company standards for product quality and customer service.
• Engage directly with customers to provide assistance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Knowledge of products

Adaptability

Education

One or more years of work experience or a college degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

We’re looking for passionate people ready to collaborate, develop, and be leaders. As an hourly Entry-Level Manager in one of our store perishable foods departments, you'll join a dynamic retail environment with new opportunities every day to enhance your skills. You’ll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures, standards, and operations. You will ensure knowledgeable and passionate team members educate customers and provide the freshest products. Opportunities for management roles are available in departments such as Produce, Floral, Deli, Bakery, Cheese, Meat, and Seafood. If you love fresh products and managing others, this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness, and uniqueness of products
• Use passion and knowledge to educate team members and customers on product offerings
• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items, and offer meal suggestions

Required Qualifications

• One or more years of work experience or a college degree
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and topics

At Wegmans, we prioritize our people by offering competitive pay and benefits, including premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and holidays, comprehensive health coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling to meet individual needs. Our large, high-volume stores operate 24/7, supporting personalized schedules that balance employee needs with business requirements.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance
2. Higher pay rates for overtime, Sundays, or recognized holidays
3. High-coverage, low-cost healthcare benefits
4. Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match
5. Scholarship programs for educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family wellness program
7. Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more

***Eligibility requirements apply; offerings may vary by location and position.

For 25 consecutive years, our employees have ranked us among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that values caring, respect, empowerment, and community involvement. With a supportive, growth-oriented environment, Wegmans is the place to do what you love—and love what you do.

Experience in ordering products, inventory control, coordinating daily work, managerial/supervisory roles, living our values, and achieving results in our key measures is preferred. Perishable experience is also valued.

The work environment involves medium to heavy physical demands, including walking, standing for up to 4 hours, repetitive movements, occasional heavy lifting, bending, reaching, and working in cold (33–55°F) and wet conditions. Items lifted typically weigh 5–20 pounds, with occasional lifts over 50 pounds with assistance. Repetitive arm movements and trunk twisting are moderate to high. Equipment used includes box cutters, hand/power jacks, compactors, knives, and food processing tools. The environment involves continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced setting.