STORE/NIGHT DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Issaquah, WA is seeking a department leader to create an outstanding customer experience through service excellence and a safe, clean environment. You will supervise all department duties and support daily Grocery operations.

You will implement the Customer 1st strategy, lead associates, manage scheduling, help plan promotions, monitor expenses, and ensure compliance with food safety. This role offers growth within a large nationwide grocer.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Grocery experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate information to associates.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to achieve store goals.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and develop associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Adhere to all laws and company guidelines.
• Know products sold and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Offer samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of grocery specials.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve results.
• Create and execute sales promotions with store management.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the supervisor.
• Implement period promotional plans for the department.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Monitor and control department expenses.
• Assist with budgeting and financial reports.
• Maintain inventory awareness and address discrepancies.
• Plan and supervise inventory processes.
• Train staff on inventory and POS ordering.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and temperature logs.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and report repairs.
• Report safety risks or issues to management.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Handle conflicts professionally.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Assist customers including minors and seniors when needed.
• Perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Grocery operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of grocery specials.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.
• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• 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.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Grocery experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 213765
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 09:33 PM
• Locations 1540 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA, 98027, 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.