Fresh Thyme Market · 7 hours ago
Grocery Manager
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.50/hr - $30.05/hr
4+ years expFresh Thyme Market is a growing company focused on providing healthy food options to communities across the Midwest. The Grocery Manager is responsible for overseeing the Grocery Department, managing staff, sales, and inventory, while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to procedural guidelines.
AgricultureE-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Prepares the weekly sales and labor projections for the Grocery Department in order to maximize sales and profits; ensures department operations are within the labor percent allowed
Monitors and controls all costs and expenses; includes maintaining proper ordering and inventory control, ensuring proper weighing procedures, controlling shrink, and monitoring ad displays
Manages the Grocery Department staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and initiating required performance reviews; ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures
Oversees shift operations including writing and/or approving Department work schedules
Ensures weekly flyer ads are in stock and ready for sale during business hours and that product for upcoming ads are ordered, in stock, and available for processing
Stocks grocery department; includes facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Grocery Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy
Ensures cleanliness of grocery aisles, storage area and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping
Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products
Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
Monitors the rotation of all grocery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items
Balances the grocery general ledger and financial statements
Oversees pre-inventory preparation; includes thorough back stocking and assuring tags match products
Manages department inventory control ensuring no out of stocks and/or over-stocks
Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency degree
Must have a minimum of 4 years professional experience
Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products
Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment
Must have advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures
Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret Company financial statements and results
Preferred
Preferred 3-5 years grocery retail experience in Grocery department processes and procedures
Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus
Benefits
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and life insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with an employer match
Company
Fresh Thyme Market
At Fresh Thyme Market, we’re helping people live better, healthier lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eileen Kostal
Sr. Vendor Partner Marketing Specialist
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