Grocery Manager

Glendale, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.75 - $23.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

sick time plan

vacation accrual plan

opportunities for career growth

employee discount

flexible schedules

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(K) retirement savings plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

contests and appreciation events

Job Description

Sprouts Farmers Market is a rapidly growing grocery retail chain known for its commitment to providing fresh, natural, and organic food options to its customers. Established with a focus on customer service and quality, Sprouts offers a unique shopping experience that combines the charm of an old-fashioned farmers' market with the convenience of a modern supermarket. The company prides itself on its inclusive and respectful workplace culture, empowering its employees through Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) that support diversity and personal growth. Sprouts Farmers Market operates neighborhood stores offering high-quality produce, natural meats, bulk goods, and specialty items in a fast-paced, friendly environment, prioritizing health and wellness for both customers and staff.

The Grocery Manager at Sprouts plays a pivotal role in the operation of multiple customer-focused departments, including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine. This full-time position demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. The manager is responsible for overseeing the sales and day-to-day operations of these departments, ensuring product freshness, inventory accuracy, cost control, and compliance with safety and food regulations. With a focus on team development, the Grocery Manager recruits, coaches, and evaluates staff to maintain a high level of service and operational efficiency. In addition, this role involves managing labor costs, loss prevention, physical inventory preparation, and overseeing truck deliveries from distribution centers.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, fostering a positive and motivating work environment. It also demands physical capabilities such as lifting heavy items and performing repetitive movements over extended periods, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the role. Sprouts supports its employees through various benefits, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities, including engagement in company-sponsored events and access to programs like DailyPay for early wage access. The Grocery Manager serves as a key carrier and may act as Manager on Duty, demonstrating the integral leadership position held within the store.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced retail setting and desire a career that combines operational leadership with a commitment to healthy living and customer satisfaction. Sprouts Farmers Market’s culture emphasizes team collaboration, respect for diversity, and a community-oriented approach to grocery retail, making it a rewarding place to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to customer wellbeing and store success.

Job Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Possess 1 year managerial or supervisory experience managing a department or team within a multi-department retail, hospitality, or service operation
Have strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to take and give direction and work in a team environment
Exhibit outgoing, friendly behavior and positive attitude
Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals
Strong detail orientation, analytical and problem-solving skills
Maintain Food Safety certification
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Must vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs, from 9 to 62 inches, for up to 25 hours
Must vertically/horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 lbs, from 5 to 34 inches, for a distance up to 5 feet for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance
Repetitive squatting, kneeling, bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours is expected
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that changes as business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

Be at least 18 years of age
Possess 1 year managerial or supervisory experience managing a department or team within a multi-department retail, hospitality, or service operation
Have strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to take and give direction and work in a team environment
Exhibit outgoing, friendly behavior and positive attitude
Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals
Strong detail orientation, analytical and problem-solving skills
Maintain Food Safety certification
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

Ensure that products are handled properly, rotated to ensure freshness, and that date controls are performed
Control costs by constantly monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability- manage labor costs and reduce loss due to shrink, damage, and pilferage
Assist in the preparation of store for physical inventory counts
Assist or oversee the unloading of trucks from distribution centers, verify deliveries against invoices, note shortages and overages, and report to appropriate suppliers
Manage ordering, compliance, sanitation, back-room inventory, and department safety
Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions
participate in bi-annual performance review process
Regularly attend and participate in in-store meetings
Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager
Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns
Take and document corrective actions as needed including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination
Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members
Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality product, highest level of service, and greatest customer experience
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and act as Manager on Duty as needed