STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in LAKELAND FL S09829

Dollar General•Lakeland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Store Food Manager manages the Food Department and manages the total store when designated as manager on duty. 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 provides support to other managers as requested. When serving as manager on duty, the position may manage the store in the Store Manager’s and Assistant Manager’s absence, oversee cash controls, and authorize refunds and overrides. The role leads and supports Grocery Food Department processes, associate training, stocking and rotation, food safety, sanitation, merchandise presentation, pricing, inventory management, receiving, 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 plan-o-grams and merchandise-presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures described 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 and/or grocery store experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Food Department and, when designated as manager on duty, the total store.
Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides, count registers, and ensure money is deposited in the bank.
Support the store’s financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Manage the store in the Store Manager’s and Assistant Manager’s absence.
Assist with training employees and assigned associates in stocking and rotating food products, merchandise presentation, safe food handling, and hourly recovery standards.
Assist with ensuring adequate 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 sanitation standards and training for associates in the Grocery Food area using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with execution of the store’s 7 Day Workflow Plan, including stocking standards and Find-Fill-Fix procedures.
Use the store HHT as an investigative device to 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.
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; minimize damages and markdowns, ensure accurate scanning and paperwork, and follow inventory-control procedures.
Address customer needs and requests efficiently and timely, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
Lead the 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 to stock reserve inventory and ensure proper rotation of perishable food items.
Follow prescribed cash-handling procedures and support safety meetings and maintenance of a clean, well-organized, safe store.