GROCERY/DEPT LEADER at The Kroger Co. in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Grocery operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any management experience

Desired
- 1 year of grocery retail experience- Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents
- Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
- Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process
- Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
- Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
- Monitor and control expenses for the department
- Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- Implement the period promotional plan for the department
- Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
- Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
- Understand the store s layout and be able to locate products
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process
- Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
- Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
- Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation