Food Service Manager

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Jasper, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the store management team, the responsibilities of the Food Service Manager include providing exceptional customer service, leading by example, driving sales by effectively merchandizing fresh product in the department and building a productive staff through team work and effective recruiting and training. Food Service Managers are responsible for achieving or exceeding the overall department financial projections, weekly and annually, through sound business practices contributing to the profitability of the store.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent work experience
3 years’ experience in Food Service Department operations
Must be able to resolve differences and diffuse difficult situations (customers and associates) through diplomatic means
Must be knowledgeable in various training methods
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
Flexibility in work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Must have excellent problem-solving skills
Must be able to lead by example to give Food City Customers their best shopping experience
Knowledge of Food City policies and procedures
Expertise of all job duties associates must perform in each area of responsibility
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Responsibilities

Provide and promote exceptional customer service at all times in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
Lead by example and set the standard for customer service, associate relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by encouraging associates to greet and speak to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
Interact professionally with management team, associates, supervision, and customers
Manage inventory and labor costs in the department through proper sales projection planning
Responsible for overall staffing of Food Service Department by following Best Practice Guidelines for Recruiting, Selecting, Hiring, Orienting, Training, and Developing value added Food City Associates, and maintaining adequate staffing levels
Ensure work schedules are posted timely and per company requirements to ensure adequate staffing for weekly sales projections and customer service levels
Provide Food Service Department associates with training and development in required skills and areas of job responsibilities
Implement and enforce all marketing programs and merchandising plans including plan-o-grams
Prepare work schedule that adheres to engineered labor standard guidelines
Complete all department paperwork adhering to Model Store standards including annual performance reviews including periodic department inventory
Communicate on a regular basis with the store manager, department managers, and all Food Service associates providing them with information or instruction
Follow and implement all policies and procedures including all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to the Food Service department
Inspect and rotate product on a regular basis while maintaining close dated items on Electronic Short Date List
Maintain a clean and safe department according to company standards utilizing Sanitation schedules and daily to-do lists