Food Store Operations Manager

A career at a leading grocery store is more than just the work you do-it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet.

• Develops and maintains creative store layouts and product merchandising strategies.
• Collaborates with Team Leaders to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assists in the analysis of sales reports and labor metrics.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and stays up-to-date on new products.
• Maintains strong vendor relationships, develops new ones, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Works closely with Team Leaders to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Serves as the point person and departmental leader in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Strives to set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Consistently communicates and models company vision and goals.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs, directing team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer questions.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels team members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

• High energy, enthusiasm, and an affinity for products, core values, and company philosophy.
• A growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
• Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to teach others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Product knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

This role offers opportunities for growth, development, and professional advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our mission to nourish people and the planet.