STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in MODESTO CA S13479

Dollar General•Modesto, CA

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 requirements. The manager also provides support to other managers as requested. When serving as manager on duty, the Store Food Manager oversees store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager, and handles register counts, refunds, overrides, and bank deposits according to company cash-control and security procedures. The role supports employee training, scheduling coverage, performance follow-up, food sanitation, stocking and rotation, merchandise presentation, pricing, inventory accuracy, receiving and delivery processes, and customer service.

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 and oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise-presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the Food Department and manage the total store when designated as manager on duty.
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 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 their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Assist with food-area sanitation standards and associate training using the Cleaning Schedule.
Help execute the store’s 7 Day Workflow Plan, stocking standards, and Find-Fill-Fix procedures.
Use the HHT to investigate and help prevent out-of-stocks and overstocks.
Help organize the receiving area and ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans.
Use merchandise fixtures properly, including presentation, pricing, and signage.
Help execute planograms, price changes, Was/Now, TRP, advertising signs, and Super Tuesday pricing and signing.
Assist with Tote Inventory Management processes.
Minimize damages and markdowns, ensure accurate scanning and paperwork, and follow inventory-control procedures.
Address customer needs and requests efficiently and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Lead receipt and handling of new merchandise; prepare and organize sales shelves and staging areas for deliveries.
Direct and assist associates with unloading trucks and direct new merchandise according to plan.
Use storeroom space efficiently for reserve inventory and ensure proper rotation of perishable food items.
Follow prescribed cash-handling procedures.
Assist with safety meetings and help maintain a clean, well-organized, safe store.