STR MGMT/MEAT DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•St. George, UT

11d

About The Position

Plan, organize, train, and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; and maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role oversees department operations, including customer relations, merchandise pricing and presentation, temperature-log accuracy, associate training and development, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The leader supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. The position may make recommendations regarding staffing and employee evaluations or discipline.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
Abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to the preparation and sale of products.
Understanding of key components of department operations.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Nice To Haves

Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
A past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Develop customer relations through friendliness, courtesy, and implementation of company policies; assist with store security and handle customer complaints.
Maintain accurate department temperature logs and train associates to record temperatures correctly.
Perform and direct pricing and merchandise displays, maintaining signage, rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation.
Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
Train and develop Meat department employees, emphasizing customer courtesy, productivity, and effective use of technical skills.
Implement company programs and follow policies and procedures, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring, and evaluating Meat department associates.
Promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements with direct reports in a positive manner.
Manage people and organize workloads.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.