STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in WOODBURY TN S09816

Dollar General•Woodbury, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Store Food Manager manages the Food Department and, when designated as manager on duty, the total store. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The Food Manager also supports other managers as requested. When serving as manager on duty, the Food Manager may manage the store in the Store Manager’s and Assistant Manager’s absence, oversee cash accountability and security procedures, authorize refunds and overrides, count registers, and ensure deposits are made. The position focuses on grocery food operations, including associate training, stocking and product rotation, food safety and sanitation, recovery standards, markdown analysis, workflow execution, inventory controls, pricing and presentation, merchandise receiving, and customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
Ability to perform cash register functions.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the Food Department and, when designated manager on duty, the total store.
Manage the store in the Store Manager’s and Assistant Manager’s absence.
Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides, count registers, and ensure money is deposited in the bank.
Support financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Assist with training employees, including assigned associates in food stocking and rotation, merchandise presentation, safe food handling, and hourly recovery standards.
Assist with scheduling coverage, assess work completion, and follow up with associates regarding performance.
Record Grocery Food Markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Support sanitation standards and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Help execute the store’s 7 Day Workflow Plan, stocking standards, and Find-Fill-Fix procedures.
Help ensure the HHT is used to investigate and prevent out-of-stocks and overstocks.
Assist with organizing the receiving area and presenting merchandise according to established practices and plans.
Use merchandise fixtures properly and support product presentation, pricing, and signage.
Assist with POG execution and pricing integrity, including price changes, Was/Now, TRP, Ad signs, and Super Tuesday pricing and signing.
Assist with Tote Inventory Management processes and follow inventory control procedures to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Minimize damages and markdowns, ensure accurate scanning and paperwork, and ensure proper rotation of perishable food items.
Address customer needs and requests efficiently and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
Lead receipt and handling of new merchandise; prepare sales shelves and staging areas, direct and assist associates unloading trucks, and direct merchandise according to plan.
Use storeroom space efficiently to stock reserve inventory.
Follow prescribed cash-handling procedures and support cash-control practices.
Assist with safety meetings and help maintain a clean, well-organized, safe store.