Grocery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Las Vegas, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of multiple departments, including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine. The role oversees department operations and team performance while ensuring customers receive quality products and a high level of service in a fast-paced retail environment. The manager supports product freshness, food safety, sanitation, ordering, inventory, and department safety; monitors costs and operational performance; and leads staffing and team development. The position may also serve as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At least 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience, including responsibility for managing a department or team within a multi-department operation in retail, hospitality, or service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
Outgoing, friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and ability to interact with customers and team members.
Leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
Food Safety certification, which must be maintained.
Strong organization and planning skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 pounds from 9 inches to 62 inches for up to 25 hours.
Ability to vertically and horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 pounds from 5 inches to 34 inches, over distances up to 5 feet, for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance.
Ability to repeatedly squat, kneel, or bend to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Oversee sales and operations for Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine departments.
Ensure products are handled properly, rotated for freshness, and subject to date controls.
Monitor and improve operations to control costs, increase profitability, manage labor costs, and reduce losses from shrink, damage, and pilferage.
Assist with preparing the store for physical inventory counts.
Assist with or oversee unloading distribution-center trucks; verify deliveries against invoices, note shortages and overages, and report them to the appropriate supplier.
Manage ordering, compliance, sanitation, back-room inventory, and department safety.
Coach and develop team members through feedback and one-on-one discussions, and recommend merit increases through the bi-annual performance review process.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit and hire team members and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Use independent judgment to address team member concerns.
Document and take corrective action as needed, collaborating with business and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead the team in delivering quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a Key Carrier and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Ensure federal, state, and company standards for freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store and employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
Maintain Food Safety certification.
Work a flexible schedule that may change with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan for the employee or immediate family members’ health needs.
Vacation accrual plan.
Career growth opportunities.
15% discount on purchases for the employee and one other household family member.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events with prizes, food, and activities.
Performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements.
DailyPay access for eligible employees, allowing transfer of earned pay before payday at no extra cost.