Job Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role in a fresh produce setting
• Expertise in food safety practices and working knowledge of produce
• Flexibility to work store schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, open and close schedule.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to supervise a diverse workforce
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge
• Ability to display initiative and work with limited supervision.
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to train current and new employees in department standards and product knowledge
• Analytical ability and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities
• Ability to perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting items of usually 5 -60 pounds. Working rapidly, especially during peak periods to ensure that all customers are being services properly and the store operations are being completed in a timely manner

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee multiple-shift operations of the department. Manage all aspects of department including guest service, appearance, and associate supervision
• Supervise, motivate, and train teams; Promptly respond to customer needs and questions.
• Proactively engage customers, promote product and sales, build customer relationships, and provide great customer service that encourage customer loyalty
• Communicate and maintain safety and security standards, while establishing a positive work environment.
• Open and close department according to established procedures.
• Ensure freshness of products, correct product rotation
• Monitor raw material and packaging inventories to ensure adequate quality, supply and freshness
• Delegate and follow up on tasks, ensure tasks/projects are fully executed, and manage department sales and productivity of team members
• Handle merchandising, budgeting and planning responsibilities
• Control ordering; avoid over/under stock, maintain accurate inventory while minimizing product loss.
• Instruct in the proper use of equipment to ensure safety and sanitary standards are maintained
• Communicate team concerns with Store Supervisors and management team. Work with management to address personnel and performance issues
• Oversee productivity, breaks, and proper department scheduling
• Motivate, coach and, mentor staff
• Possess knowledge of department trends and analyze various reports to forecast and adjust inventory levels and labor needs to maximize department sales and profit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Produce: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person