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Grocery manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in grocery manager job postings.
Sample grocery manager requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field.
  • Proven management experience in a grocery store.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make sound business decisions.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Sample required grocery manager soft skills
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Grocery manager job description example 1

Kennie's Market grocery manager job description

The position starts between $750-$800 weekly.


Benefits include


Employee discount


Retirement plans 401K and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).


Health, Dental, Vision and additional insurance options


Paid Vacation, Personal days, and Holidays



FLSA Status - Exempt
Supervises Other Employees - Yes
Trains Other Employees

Requirements
· EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree(GED) and two(2) to four(4) years related experience and/or training.


· LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for equipment, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively to our customers and employees.


· MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages.


· REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Management Responsibilities


Essential Job Responsibilities


· Achieve goals set for the department in sales and gross profit.
· Maintain supply control, payroll expenses and inventory controls.
· Maintain transaction report: invoices, transfers, inventories, etc.
· Follow through on correct accounting procedures: invoices, transfers, inventories, etc.
· Responsible for ordering sufficient quantities product and correctly pricing.
· Responsible for the quality and freshness of product with proper rotation and temperature maintenance.
· Directs the stocking, display and rotation of the Produce in the selling area, making sure that seasonal items, sale items and demand items are properly displayed and with eye appeal to the customer.
· Work with the Store Manager and Produce Specialist in regards to merchandising, planning and scheduling, sales trends, potential problems and potential improvements.
· Maintain sanitation standards as established by the Company and by State and Federal regulations.
· Responsible to see that all Produce Department employees follow policies and procedures as outlined by the company.
· Responsible for proper and preventative maintenance of all company equipment in his/her department.
· Responsible to obey all safety standards as outlined by the company.
· Cooperate with other departments when inter-department or store wide sales promotions take place.
· Perform other appropriate duties as directed by the Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager.


Supervisory Responsibilities


· Directly supervises employees in the Produce Department.
· Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
· Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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Grocery manager job description example 2

Sprouts Farmers Market grocery manager job description

Job Introduction

Does being in charge of multiple, customer-focused departments sound like a role you would fit perfectly in? Does being responsible of a total team sound like it's up your alley? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Grocery Manager!

Overview of Responsibilities

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Grocery Manager is responsible for a variety of departments- Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and the Beer/Wine departments making sure each is well managed, resulting in a positive shopping experience for Sprouts' customers, serving as the role model for customer service. The Grocery Manger is very involved with the department employees, and assists in hiring, coaching, and training employees, as well as conducting meetings and scheduling. This position is essential in ensuring that products are handled properly, rotated to ensure freshness, and that date controls are performed. Part of the daily duties for a Grocery Manager is to help control costs by constantly monitoring and improving Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Beer/Wine operations to increase profitability, combined with managing labor costs and reducing loss due to shrink, damage, and pilferage. You will assist in the preparation of store for physical inventory counts, assist or oversee the unloading of trucks from our distribution centers, and verify all deliveries against invoices, notes shortages, and overages and report them to the appropriate supplier. The Grocery Manager follows and enforces Sprouts' Fresh-at-4 Program, ensuring proper rotation and organization of product and removing out-of-code items. The Grocery Manager is also responsible for ordering, vendor communications, compliance and sanitation, back room inventory, and controls, and management of workplace and department safety, as well as reporting, financial control, and budget responsibilities. If you're someone who thrives in a fast paced environment then we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

To be a Grocery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

* Be at least 18 years of age and possess 1 year managerial or supervisory experience which includes responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail, hospitality, or service industry
* Be dependable and reliable having the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays. Walking up to 3 miles per 8 hours is expected.
* Have strong good communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to take and give direction, participating in a team environment.
* Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers.
* Possess a proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, while possessing a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
* Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
* Have and maintain Food Safety certification. Also ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
* Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
* Must vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs., from 9" to 62", for up to 25 hours.
* Must vertically/horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 lbs., from 5" to 34", for a distance up to 5 feet for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance.
* Repetitive squatting/kneeling/bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours is expected.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include: - Competitive pay - Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health - Opportunities for career growth - 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts - Flexible schedules - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits: - 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match - Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental vision - Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers - Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care - Company paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting dailypay.com.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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Grocery manager job description example 3

Buc-ee's grocery manager job description

$31.00 * Medical * Dental * Vision * 3 Weeks Paid Time Off * 401k 100% Match up to 6%

The primary responsibility of the Grocery Manager is to provide materials, equipment, and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing, and distribution services. She/he should have ability to manage warehouse employees, and promote a clean, friendly and in-stock work environment. Warehouse Managers work a variety of shifts, opening and/or closing on some days, including most weekends and holidays.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

+ $31 / hour

+ Build and manage a high performance team

+ Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures

+ Maintain warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

+ Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, and following up on work results

+ Maintain physical condition of warehouse by inspecting equipment and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement

+ Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts

+ Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by monitoring security procedures and protocols

+ Ability to work on the store's busiest days

+ Ability to work a rotating schedule that alternates between day and night

+ Maintain regular and prompt attendance

+ Effectively and efficiently complete tasks

+ Interact professionally with other team members Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment

+ Prolonged walking or standing for 8-12 continuous hours

+ Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

+ Previous warehouse and/or management experience preferred

+ Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling (e.g. ice cart with 50 or more 20 lb. bags of ice, and lifting product or material weighing 40 lbs. or more)

Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ID: 2022-7680

External Company URL: www.buc-ees.com

Street: 20403 County Road 68
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Updated March 14, 2024

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