Position: BAKERY/DEPT MANAGER ON DECK
About: Kroger, the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names, is seeking a department manager to join their team in Cincinnati. Kroger prides itself on creating amazing experiences for customers, communities, and employees with a focus on food.
Requirements: Minimum: Excellent oral/written communication skills; Ability to handle stressful situations; Basic math skills (counting, addition, and subtraction) Desired: High School Diploma or GED; Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals; Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets; Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation; Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, company guidelines, and food safety regulations; 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; 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, especially promotions that affect the Bakery department; Stay current on present, future, and seasonal ads; Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor; Implement period promotional plan for department; Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; Note any discrepancies in inventory; Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs; Plan, organize, and supervise the inventory process; Monitor/control expenses for the department; Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO); Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained; Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management; Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair; Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud; Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; Complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports; Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k), employee discount on food and beverages, flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance
