MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Kroger • Springfield, TN

88d

About The Position

The position involves planning, organizing, training, and directing Meat department associates while performing production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits. The role emphasizes the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays and possess effective written and oral communication skills. They should be able to make intelligent decisions quickly and handle stressful situations tactfully, leaving a positive impression on both associates and customers.

Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable and nonconfrontational manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, train, and direct Meat department associates.
• Perform production and customer service functions.
• Maximize store sales and profits.
• Demonstrate the company's core values.
• Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness and courtesy.
• Assist in store security and handle customer complaints.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation for merchandise.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, and evaluating Meat department associates.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in their duties.
• Complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers