Temporary-Food Service Manager

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, known for its broad portfolio of well-established banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, and many others. Operating over 2,200 stores, 1,700+ pharmacies, 400+ fuel centers, and several manufacturing and distribution facilities across 34 states and the District of Columbia, Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of retail innovation and service excellence. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and teaming, driven by a unique purpose to unite communities around the joys of food and to inspire wellbeing. Locally great yet nationally strong, Albertsons Companies continuously adapts to changing consumer needs while maintaining deep roots in the communities it serves.

The role of Temporary Grocery Manager focuses on providing direct leadership to food service department crew members, ensuring smooth, efficient, and profitable store operations. This position is pivotal in supporting the frontline team to meet sales goals through effective planning, training, coaching, and motivation. The Temporary Grocery Manager is responsible for training new crew members, managing daily work schedules, inventory control, implementing food service programs and promotions, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Working closely with the Food Service Sales Manager, this role aids in selecting products and managing the delicatessen department's daily operations. The manager encourages a collaborative team environment, supports employees with professional development, resolves complaints, and addresses disciplinary actions as needed.

The position involves hands-on tasks such as preparing delicatessen products, ensuring freshness guarantees, pricing, merchandising, and rotating inventory following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to control inventory and achieve consistent margins. The manager also ensures proper documentation for employee onboarding and human resources compliance, and manages point-of-sale maintenance related to the department.

This role operates within an active, sometimes fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to equipment and physical activity requirements like lifting, standing, and safely handling various kitchen tools and cleaning chemicals. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a current State Food Handler's Permit, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and shifts as required, including joining a labor union.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 to $30.00 per hour, with starting rates dependent on location, experience, qualifications, and union agreements. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick pay accrued based on hours worked, PTO or flexible time off, paid holidays between 7-9 days annually, bereavement pay, and retirement plans including pension or 401(k) eligibility. The company values diversity, ensuring a workplace where every employee has equal access to opportunities and resources.

Applicants interested in joining Albertsons Companies as a Temporary Grocery Manager should be prepared to bring leadership skills, culinary knowledge, and a team-oriented spirit to a dynamic food retail environment. This is a temporary role with significant responsibility for managing food service crew members and ensuring exceptional product quality and customer service, while supporting store sales and operational goals.