DELI/DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Vail, CO

About The Position

The Deli/Dept Leader is responsible for creating an uplifting, friendly customer experience by providing exceptional service and satisfying customers’ needs. The role leads deli associates through interviewing, training, performance evaluation, recognition, and coaching while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The leader also oversees department operations, staffing, sales and financial plans, food safety, and workplace safety.

Requirements

Effective communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of basic math.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to lead other associates.
Flexibility in work schedule.
Successful completion of basic and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Establish an uplifting work environment where associates feel valued, appreciated, and engaged.
Empower associates to create a simple, fresh, and inspired shopping experience for every customer.
Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently; identify and resolve problems by gathering and analyzing information and developing alternative solutions.
Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates, including information from board meetings and huddles.
Ensure new associates are properly oriented to the department and understand the benefits of working there.
Support the company’s customer and associate promises and the Customer 1st team.
Delegate work assignments appropriate to associates’ responsibilities, provide clear direction, and monitor progress.
Be punctual for work and meetings and ensure responsibilities are covered during absences.
Execute action plans and daily priorities, including performance goals and best practices.
Follow food safety regulations and guidelines; reinforce safety programs, comply with safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify store management.
Stay current on present, future, seasonal, and special advertisements; promote corporate brands and ensure associates are educated about them.
Manage Deli associate scheduling to provide adequate department coverage for customer demand.
Provide actionable feedback, help associates understand how their work aligns with store initiatives, communicate priorities and goals, and recognize progress.
Maintain and explain product knowledge so associates and customers have the resources they need.
Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.
Monitor and control department supply expenses; assist store management with the store or department budget and profit-and-loss reviews; and act appropriately on financial reports.
Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
Supervise and coach Deli associates, complete performance reviews, provide feedback, and reward associates.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably, cooperatively, and without confrontation.
Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information; follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.