Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.38 - $27.15
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial counseling
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs
Job Description
Fred Meyer, based in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent retail company that merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, Fred Meyer operates over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, proudly serving diverse communities across the Northwest. As a part of the Kroger family of companies, Fred Meyer is dedicated to uniting passionate teams with a shared purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit. With a rich history of innovation and customer-focused service, Fred Meyer strives to create exceptional shopping experiences for customers, supportive workplace environments for its associates, and vibrant contributions to local communities. The company values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, reflecting a commitment to fostering workplaces where every associate feels valued and empowered.
The Deli Department Manager role at Fred Meyer is a dynamic and rewarding position focused on delivering outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. You will lead the Deli department to achieve sales and profit goals while controlling all established quality assurance standards. Your responsibilities include monitoring all functions, duties, and activities related to the Deli department and demonstrating the company’s core values every day. This position provides an excellent career opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food, people, and leadership. Whether you are seeking a part-time position or a new career path, Fred Meyer offers a supportive workplace with ample opportunity for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
As a Deli Department Manager, you will play a critical role in promoting trust and respect among associates while fostering a positive attitude and teamwork. You will communicate company, department, and job-specific information effectively, set performance goals, manage scheduling, and train staff to ensure excellent job performance. In addition, you will create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by providing knowledgeable assistance about products and responding to customer inquiries. You will also be involved in business planning, sales promotions, inventory management, safety compliance, and financial oversight for your department. This holistic leadership role requires someone who can handle stressful situations calmly, manage conflicts reasonably, and uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Fred Meyer offers comprehensive benefits to support associate well-being, including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, paid time off, emotional and financial support, valuable discounts, tuition reimbursement, and vast potential for career development. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, this is your chance to join a company that values your potential and helps you grow. Become part of the Fred Meyer family and help feed the future through food and exceptional service.
The Deli Department Manager role at Fred Meyer is a dynamic and rewarding position focused on delivering outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. You will lead the Deli department to achieve sales and profit goals while controlling all established quality assurance standards. Your responsibilities include monitoring all functions, duties, and activities related to the Deli department and demonstrating the company’s core values every day. This position provides an excellent career opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food, people, and leadership. Whether you are seeking a part-time position or a new career path, Fred Meyer offers a supportive workplace with ample opportunity for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
As a Deli Department Manager, you will play a critical role in promoting trust and respect among associates while fostering a positive attitude and teamwork. You will communicate company, department, and job-specific information effectively, set performance goals, manage scheduling, and train staff to ensure excellent job performance. In addition, you will create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by providing knowledgeable assistance about products and responding to customer inquiries. You will also be involved in business planning, sales promotions, inventory management, safety compliance, and financial oversight for your department. This holistic leadership role requires someone who can handle stressful situations calmly, manage conflicts reasonably, and uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Fred Meyer offers comprehensive benefits to support associate well-being, including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, paid time off, emotional and financial support, valuable discounts, tuition reimbursement, and vast potential for career development. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, this is your chance to join a company that values your potential and helps you grow. Become part of the Fred Meyer family and help feed the future through food and exceptional service.
Job Requirements
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- knowledge of basic math including counting, addition and subtraction
- ability to handle stressful situations
- current food handlers permit once employed
Job Qualifications
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- knowledge of basic math including counting, addition and subtraction
- ability to handle stressful situations
- current food handlers permit once employed
- high school diploma or GED
- any management experience
- any deli or retail experience
- second language skills including speaking, reading and or writing
Job Duties
- promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude
- communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
- establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
- develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
- train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
- create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- review and inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
- develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
- create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
- inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions
- prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
- implement the period promotional plan for the department
- assist management in preparing the store and department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
- schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory and stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory and stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering
- ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment, notifying store management of repairs and customer or employee accidents
- report all safety risk or issues, and illegal activity including robbery, theft or fraud
- adhere to all local, state and federal laws and company guidelines
- provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and or older adults
- manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
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