FRONT END/ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals, monitoring quality assurance standards, and directing and supervising the functions, duties, and activities of the Front-end department. Support day-to-day Front-end operations and the execution of department best practices, goals, and standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Ability to handle stressful situations.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
Retail or customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Management experience.
Ability to speak, read, and/or write in a second language.

Responsibilities

Promote trust and respect among associates.
Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about products sold in the department and throughout the store.
Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and make product suggestions.
Assist with monitoring and controlling department supply expenses.
Assist with managing cash control, sales and cash items, and store records.
Manage Front-end associate scheduling to provide adequate department coverage.
Assist store management with preparing the store or department budget and profit-and-loss reviews, and take appropriate action on financial reports.
Assist with creating and executing budgets and labor scheduling in partnership with store management.
Assist in developing and implementing department action plans to achieve desired results.
Collaborate with Front-end associates and promote teamwork.
Display a positive attitude.
Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special advertisements.
Follow food safety regulations and guidelines; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
Reinforce safety programs, follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify store management.
Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance and notify the appropriate department or store manager of items needing repair.
Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
Report safety risks or issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Follow local, state, and federal laws and company guidelines.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
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 accommodation.