Str Mgmt/Meat Dept Leader

Kroger•Saint George, WA

11d

About The Position

Plan, organize, train, and direct Meat department associates while performing production and customer service functions and maximizing store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role oversees department operations, merchandise presentation, associate development, customer relations, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
Skills and abilities for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to the preparation and sale of products.
Understanding of all key components of department operations.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Nice To Haves

Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
A past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Develop customer relations through friendliness, courtesy, and implementation of company policies.
Remain alert and assist with store security.
Handle customer complaints perceptively.
Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained, and train and follow up with associates to ensure temperatures are recorded accurately.
Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying merchandise.
Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation for merchandise.
Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
Train and develop Meat department employees, emphasizing customer courtesy, productivity, and effective use of technical skills.
Implement company programs and follow company policies and procedures, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring, and evaluating Meat department associates.
Promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
Manage people and organize workloads.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.