Prepared Foods Team Leader

Giant Eagle•Boardman, OH

About The Position

The Prepared Foods Team Leader manages the Prepared Foods Team at both locations and is accountable for department operating performance. The role provides leadership and guidance to Team Members and guests, promotes a professional and respectful workplace, and develops individuals through regular coaching and timely feedback. The leader is responsible for department training, staffing and scheduling, safety, inventory, budgets, compliance, and sales and profit performance. The position also works with the merchandising team to communicate promotions and reviews financial and historical reports to improve department results.

Requirements

Retail work experience or a Store Leader recommendation.
Retail leadership or supervisory experience desired.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Food Safety certification or licensing required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Retail leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, and train Team Members.
Direct, plan, distribute, and assign Team Members’ work.
Evaluate Team Members’ productivity and efficiency and recommend promotions or other changes in status.
Handle Team Member issues, including complaints, and administer discipline.
Provide for the safety and security of Team Members and the store.
Manage the department budget and inventory.
Monitor or implement compliance measures.
Direct, oversee, and evaluate department training to reduce turnover, promote efficiency, and control labor costs.
Provide motivational leadership, set an exemplary example, and coach Team Members with timely feedback.
Identify team strengths and development opportunities, make strategic staffing and scheduling decisions, and develop future leaders.
Promote inclusion and diversity and ensure Team Members have a voice.
Maintain safety for Team Members, guests, and products.
Inspire the team and guests with a passion for food and a commitment to providing the best product.
Set and pursue sales and profit goals, make suggestions when appropriate, and manage shrink.
Establish ongoing team communications so Team Members are informed and prepared.
Coordinate with the merchandising team to communicate promotions to Team Members and guests.
Develop innovative plans and suggestions to improve the business.
Review and analyze financial, LOB, and historical reports to improve sales, profits, shrink, labor controls, and reduction.
Oversee period inventories for accuracy and monitor weekly inventory and shrink-dollar fluctuations.