Deli and Bakery Manager

Meijer•Portage, MI

About The Position

The Deli and Bakery Manager plans, directs, and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations of store departments. The role serves as a mentor and coach, implements strategies to improve customer service and sales, and ensures customer needs are met quickly and efficiently. It also maintains store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, with particular attention to prime shopping hours. The manager oversees staffing and hiring, team development and succession planning, performance and disciplinary actions, and department financial results. The position spends most of its time in the store communicating with customers and team members, promoting a safe work environment, and ensuring service, training, and sales goals are met. Reliable and consistent attendance is required; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Ability to resolve conflict by addressing root-cause issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Ability to teach suggestive selling.
Ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
Ability to mentor team members across the organization, including SDITs, hourly team members, and team leaders.
Successful completion of all required certifications.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Rotational assignments in other store areas such as meat, bakery, produce, and deli.
Customer service and product flow experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise team members in the day-to-day operations of store departments.
Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members, maintaining a positive company image.
Manage staffing, selection, and hiring to meet staffing needs.
Promote succession planning by identifying development needs, providing career paths, and participating in promotion decisions.
Document and apply disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Manage department P&L, achieve sales goals, and maintain shrink.
Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service and communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings and conversations.
Mentor and coach team members to exceed customer service and sales goals and maintain Meijer standards.
Ensure team members are thoroughly trained and have completed required training and certifications.
Spend most of the time in the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service.
Promote a safe work environment.
Maintain store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, particularly during prime shopping hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.