Safeway Hiring For – Grocery Manager (Cheyenne, WY Safeway)

Job Description:

The Grocery Manager (Assistant Store Director) exemplifies strong customer service in every aspect of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Grocery Department (including Frozen, Dairy & Liquor/Beer), including supervising and training personnel to achieve departmental and store sales and profit
objectives. Provides feedback and recommendations on operational issues and personnel decisions to Store Director and Division Management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains in stock conditions, and ensures compliance with code date standards; cleanliness, sanitation and safety standards; and security requirements. Controls pricing by following established division pricing guidelines, and ensuring compliance with the coupon and discount policies.
• Implements Company and Division operating and merchandising policies and practices.
• Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals. Instills a culture of excellent customer service in the department and throughout the store.
• Controls merchandise shrink. Supervises and participates in store inventory counts.
• Establishes Grocery Department operating procedures as required for implementation of Company policies, Division directives and Store Director instructions. Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions or failure.
• Responsible for total store operations and directing employees throughout the store, as well as department managers, in the absence of or as needed by the Store Director (see Store Director job description).
• Primary duty is management of the Grocery Department. In that regard, plans, organizes and directs day-to-day operations of the Grocery department, including dairy and frozen food sections. Conducts daily inspections of all Grocery sections and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with product quality and product rotation standards.

Job Requirements:

• While primary duty is the performance of office and non-manual work, must occasionally perform manual work such as setting up and maintaining displays, operating a cash register and assisting in other departments as business needs demand.
• Must be familiar with emergency plans in the event of a natural disaster, serious accident or uncommon event(s)
• Strong business and financial knowledge.
• Requires the ability to identify needs, problems, and opportunities and to make effective short and long-term plans and implement them to maximize sales and gross margins.
• Requires strong written and oral communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people and the ability to maintain composure in dealing with customers and co-workers. Knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices. Interacts effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Requires knowledge of basic math and accounting and computer software. Requires knowledge of and compliance with state and federal regulations. Must have extensive working knowledge of profit and loss statements.
• Requires an extensive retail background with prior management experience related to retail operations. Requires a thorough understanding of overall Company practices, policies and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of every position in the store.
• Provides feedback and recommendation s to Store Director, District Manager or VP of Operations, and Division Management teams on operational issues.

Qualification & Experience:

• Solid understanding of overall store operations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, College degree is preferred.
• 1 year Assistant Manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail, hospitality, or service industry required, OR;
• Proficient customer service and supervisory skills.
• 2 years Department Manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail, hospitality, or service industry required.
• Solid leadership skills.

Job Details:

Company: Safeway

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: General Business

Job Location: Cheyenne, WY

Application Deadline: N/A

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