Refrigeration/Grocery Manager

Hiring Range: $20.00-$27.00 hourly

Under the Store Manager & Buying Department supervision, the Refrigeration/Grocery Manager performs the following duties:

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the profitability of the departments, meets labor, sales and margin goals determined in accordance with the Store Manager
• Interview, hire and maintain qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly and indirectly & recommend compensation
• Supervise all Refrigeration/Grocery department employees and activities on a daily basis
• Assist store manager to identify training needs, performance reviews, promotions, and terminations
• Keep employees informed to company/department plans and progress
• Develop & maintain marketing techniques to educate & familiarize customers with the different products
• Work extensively in cold conditions
• Develop and add additional sources of product, both direct and through distributors
• Demonstrate an increase in the number of customers purchasing product
• Daily scheduling and working within labor % allowance
• Maintain ongoing training in department merchandising, rotating, cleanliness, maintenance of equipment and customer service
• Make sure expired and damaged product is removed from the shelves and entered in the log
• Ensure quality customer service
• Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with all persons (wholesalers, employees), with whom you interact in managing the departments
• Prepare and/or recommend & assist in recommending product for weekly ads, catalog & magazine advertising
• Responsible for proper handling and distribution of all paper work in regards to the operation of the refrigeration/grocery departments (invoices, packing slips, intercompany deliveries)
• Interact with vendors and customers
• Continuously review Trade Magazines, Business Magazines to stay knowledgeable and current on market trends, product information and merchandising & examine and analyze competition
• Attend training & leadership team meetings as needed & hold departmental meetings on a monthly basis
• Inventory preparation for Refrigeration/Grocery
• Follow up on customer complaints, suggestions and requests
• Maintain store standards of cleanliness, appearance and monitor safety and maintenance of equipment and back room organization
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Training/Education:

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Experience:

• Previous experience in Refrigeration/Grocery or related field

Ability to:

• Organize, manage and supervise a department
• Maintain a positive working environment and promote teamwork
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers, vendors and staff
• Prepare and monitor departmental budget
• Order products to obtain best pricing and highest standards
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Select, train, assign and evaluate subordinate personnel
• Comply with company standards and directives

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Lift product, singles and case boxes, over 100 times per day, lifted from floor level to carts and shelves, 6” to 6’
• Carry same items as above, max distance 10 ft.
• Push/pull carts and dollies of loose and cased product
• Extended time in walk in coolers and freezers - jackets, gloves and hats provided
• Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Climb ladders, squat, bend
• Extend arms overhead and reach for products and boxes
• May work both inside and outside in wet and/or cold weather conditions
• Stock shelves using carts, box cutters and dollies

 Special Requirements:

• Must be available to work various shifts as needed

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.