Grocery Department Team Leader

Hulsing Hotels/ Earth Fare / Accucare • Roanoke, VA

5h • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Team Leader is responsible for modeling Earth Fares Mission, Conviction and Purpose, while training and developing a successful team within the Grocery, Frozen Food, Dairy and Bulk Departments. Overall responsibilities include adhering to the departments Standard Operating Procedures; meeting and exceeding financial goals including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor and department over-head. This person is responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The Grocery Team Leader also acts as a key holder to support overall store operations. This position requires one to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills with the ability to train, coach in the moment, and lead people in a positive and professional manner.
• Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of natural and organic industry trends, as well as common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation and proper storage/display of organic products.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn and use a Falcon hand-held computer scanner.
• Desire to develop and grow your career with Earth Fare.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays. Flexibility to support sister stores in the same region when business needs arise.
• Must attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
• Must complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
• Must uphold Company policies, including the anti-harassment program.
• Must work in a cooperative manner with Team Leaders, supervisors, coworkers, customers and the public.
• Must uphold the highest standard of integrity, honesty and ethical behavior.
• Must work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, including overtime.
• Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross-profit and total overhead of a department in a similar environment required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squat.
• Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads.
• Must be able to stand and be on ones feet the majority of the work day.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 3-5 years minimum experience in grocery retail, preferably center store.
• Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through levels of education and experience. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members, with strong emphasis on customer service, safety and sanitation.
• Interviews, selects, trains, and supports Team Members with the goal of developing new leaders in the Grocery, Frozen Food, Dairy and Bulk Departments.
• Maintains a positive and professional work environment.
• Clearly defines and communicates expectations to Team Members.
• Continue to take the initiative to perfect craft through individual training and development.
• Ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling; checking daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails and responding accordingly; conducting quarterly department inventory.
• Continually find ways to reduce expenses.
• Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees