Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Food Lion is a prominent grocery retailer operating since 1957, with a rich heritage of providing fresh, affordable, and easy shopping experiences to communities primarily across the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. With a workforce of 82,000 associates, Food Lion serves more than 10 million customers weekly, demonstrating its significant presence in the retail food industry. The company prides itself on its customer-focused service, community involvement, and commitment to operational excellence, positioning itself as a trusted name among grocery shoppers throughout its operating region. Known for its comprehensive grocery selections, the company continuously invests in its stores and associates to uphold the highest standards of quality, value, and service.
The position open is for a Deli Bakery HMS Department Manager at Store 01591 located at 2544 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA. This role entails vital responsibilities in supporting store operations with a dedicated focus on the deli and bakery departments, ensuring that financial and sales objectives are consistently achieved. The role involves leadership and management of associates to foster a healthy working environment aligned with Food Lion’s strategic goals and company culture. Emphasizing customer service, operational efficiency, and safety, this position also requires handling daily labor management and coaching to meet productivity expectations. The Deli Bakery HMS Manager will act as a key player in sustaining store performance by managing inventory, controlling operational costs, and executing merchandising strategies that enhance the department’s product quality, presentation, and appeal.
As an integral part of the store’s management team, the role demands effective communication within the team and across the organization, ensuring alignment with Food Lion’s business objectives. The candidate will also be responsible for enforcing company policies, adhering to food and workplace safety regulations, and maintaining thorough documentation of incidents to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, this position requires a proactive approach to loss prevention and customer satisfaction, ensuring merchandise is ordered, received, and displayed following established standards. The Deli Bakery HMS Manager will also ensure scheduling practices are optimized to provide consistent and exceptional customer service. This full-time position demands not only operational expertise but also a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, including the completion of company training modules and certification requirements such as Food Safety Manager accreditation. Physical demands of the role include the ability to perform various manual tasks involving product handling, lifting, and use of equipment under diverse environmental conditions, making this a dynamic and engaging role for candidates dedicated to retail food operations and leadership.
The position open is for a Deli Bakery HMS Department Manager at Store 01591 located at 2544 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA. This role entails vital responsibilities in supporting store operations with a dedicated focus on the deli and bakery departments, ensuring that financial and sales objectives are consistently achieved. The role involves leadership and management of associates to foster a healthy working environment aligned with Food Lion’s strategic goals and company culture. Emphasizing customer service, operational efficiency, and safety, this position also requires handling daily labor management and coaching to meet productivity expectations. The Deli Bakery HMS Manager will act as a key player in sustaining store performance by managing inventory, controlling operational costs, and executing merchandising strategies that enhance the department’s product quality, presentation, and appeal.
As an integral part of the store’s management team, the role demands effective communication within the team and across the organization, ensuring alignment with Food Lion’s business objectives. The candidate will also be responsible for enforcing company policies, adhering to food and workplace safety regulations, and maintaining thorough documentation of incidents to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, this position requires a proactive approach to loss prevention and customer satisfaction, ensuring merchandise is ordered, received, and displayed following established standards. The Deli Bakery HMS Manager will also ensure scheduling practices are optimized to provide consistent and exceptional customer service. This full-time position demands not only operational expertise but also a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, including the completion of company training modules and certification requirements such as Food Safety Manager accreditation. Physical demands of the role include the ability to perform various manual tasks involving product handling, lifting, and use of equipment under diverse environmental conditions, making this a dynamic and engaging role for candidates dedicated to retail food operations and leadership.
Job Requirements
- ability to lead and manage a team
- strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred
- effective communication skills
- ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- ability to use technical information to solve problems
- meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job function
- accreditation by the national registry of food safety professionals as a certified food safety manager or ability to achieve accreditation within 90 days and maintain while employed
Job Qualifications
- a high school graduate or equivalent preferred
- ability to lead and manage a team
- strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred
- effective communication, customer service, and selling skills
- ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- ability to use technical information to solve problems
- must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job function
- accredited by the national registry of food safety professionals as a certified food safety manager or able to achieve accreditation within 90 days of employment
Job Duties
- manage the Deli Bakery HMS Department in the absence of the Deli Manager including supervising the performance of all duties and responsibilities of deli bakery HMS associates
- daily management of labor and the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation
- provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our brand strategy and culture
- support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
- maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service
- role model outstanding, friendly customer service and offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
- control store's expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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