STORE/NIGHT ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an outstanding customer experience–driven leader to direct and supervise all functions for the department in the absence of the night department leader. This role supports day-to-day Grocery Operations and upholds safety, quality and service standards.

You will train associates, help execute sales promotions, manage inventory and pricing, and work to achieve department goals while modeling Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity and safety.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Grocery experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state, federal laws, safety and food safety regulations, and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and informed about specials and products.

Skills

Basic math

Stress management

Grocery experience

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean and fresh environment that encourages our customers to return. Help to achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for department in absence of night department leader. Support the day-to-day functions of Grocery Operations. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state, federal laws, safety and food safety regulations, and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by informing customers of specials, answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store and make suggestions about products.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Create and execute sales promotions and ensure merchandising standards are met throughout all areas of responsibility.
• Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect theGrocery department.
• Operate register, handle money, process coupons and tender payment.
• Help control expenses for the department.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds throughout shift.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Schedule appropriately for all price change activity.
• Perform price changes and ensure overall price integrity.
• Assist the night department leader with the inventory process.
• Train department associates on achieving and maintaining inventory/stocking, CAO and Key Retailing standards.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Report all safety risks or issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum

• 18 years of age
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Grocery experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 238467
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 11:10 PM
• Locations 2746 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.