Market Grille Assistant Department Manager

Hy-Vee•Faribault, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. The Market Grille Assistant Department Manager plays a key role in keeping one of the store's most exciting departments running at its best. In this role, you'll partner closely with the Department Manager to deliver fresh, innovative, high-quality food to customers while leading the team and managing daily operations. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in food quality and customer experience, and is ready to grow your management career, we'd love to have you on our team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required
One year of similar or related experience required
Lead and coordinate a team, maintaining high standards and a positive work environment
Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
File, post, and organize materials; copy data accurately; and interview to gather basic information
Use math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages for scheduling, inventory, and pricing
Guide and direct team members clearly and provide basic direction with confidence
Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and store leadership

Nice To Haves

Sanitation and food safety coursework encouraged

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service, greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and going the extra mile to make every interaction a great one
Check daily orders, set up production timelines, and review the production list with department employees, assigning tasks for completion
Scan the Market Grille area for items and areas that need attention, including coffee, the salad case, cleanliness, kitchen repairs, and safety issues, and assign tasks to staff accordingly
Ensure food display cases are rotated and replenished and that the proper amount of staff are on hand to meet customer needs
Monitor schedules, track hours for 14 and 15 year olds, and manage department overtime
Control inventory through constant product monitoring, rotate all perishable product with every delivery, and keep the supply area clean and orderly
Handle catering contracts and assist in putting together catering items, calculating portions as needed
Follow all food safety guidelines and ensure department employees remain in compliance
Handle and resolve customer issues with care and professionalism
Suggest ad items and in-store specials, review and order department signage, and prepare intercom messages
Assist with monthly inventory including posting invoices, counts, and intra and inter-store calculations
Order all products and supplies for the department
Train employees in department duties
Assume management duties in the absence of the Department Manager
Work closely with Restaurant and Service staff and assist in other areas of the store as needed
Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
Report to work when scheduled and on time