Grocery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Grocery Manager is responsible for leading all daily operations within the Grocery Department. This includes driving sales, maintaining in‑stock conditions, overseeing merchandising and displays, managing inventory levels, ensuring pricing accuracy, and providing excellent customer service. The Grocery Manager hires, trains, and develops department associates while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures. This role supports storewide initiatives and drives department profitability. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Requirements

Previous grocery or retail management experience required.
Strong knowledge of grocery merchandising, product flow, and inventory control.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic proficiency with store systems, ordering tools, and Microsoft applications.
Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry products per company guidelines.
Comfortable working in backrooms, stockrooms, coolers, and freezer environments.

Responsibilities

Deliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service throughout the department.
Lead, train, coach, and supervise Grocery Clerks and department staff.
Resolve customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain a positive, team‑oriented work environment.
Ensure all shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front‑faced, and merchandised to company standards.
Execute planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandising.
Maintain correct signage, price tags, and promotional materials.
Ensure product rotation and remove damaged, expired, or unsellable items.
Order products to maintain proper inventory levels, minimizing out‑of‑stocks and overstocks.
Conduct regular inventory counts and maintain accurate backroom organization.
Monitor shrink, identify root causes, and implement waste‑reduction strategies.
Maintain accurate receiving, tagging, and storage procedures.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Maintain a clean, safe department including aisles, shelves, equipment, and storage areas.
Enforce company policies for product rotation, code‑date monitoring, and handling of damaged goods.
Ensure employee adherence to all safety and operational procedures.
Create and manage weekly labor schedules based on business needs and labor budgets.
Conduct performance evaluations, corrective actions, and coaching documentation.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development of grocery associates.
Complete required reports, audits, logs, and administrative documentation accurately and on time.
Monitor department sales, gross profit, shrink, and labor metrics, and implement improvement plans.
Support weekly ad preparation, storewide merchandising projects, and promotional initiatives.
Partner with Store Director and Assistant Store Directors on overall store performance goals.
Participate in department and store meetings as required.