Produce Department Manager

Title

Produce Department Manager

Pay Grade

Non-Exempt

Major Department

Produce

Minor Department

Produce

Reports to

General Manager

Job Summary : The Produce Team Leader is responsible for the exceptional execution of guest service by the entire department. S / he are responsible for managing the department inventory, margin, labor budgets, pricing integrity, and merchandising standards. S / he will ensure all Team Members receive proper training and supervision. S / he Team Leader will ensure the highest level of execution in regards to ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, merchandising and building of displays. The Produce DM is also responsible for regular communication with their General Manager, Grocery Buyer and Audit / Lead in order to assure proper understanding of the department function in terms of product and people. Acts as a role model and exemplifies Pete's Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the knowledge and training of how to effectively run the day to day operations of a grocery store; as well as possess the skills to delegate responsibilities, implement while still adhering to the rules of the store and company.
• Possess the knowledge and training of how to effectively handle and stock produce products.
• Ensures that the proper rotation and quality of product is kept at all times while understanding, following, and implementing the company's core values.
• Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale and lead by example.
• Model and provide exceptional guest service.
• Responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching employees to succeed.
• Delegate daily tasks to department employees.
• Regulate department shrink.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work station.
• Partner with the department buyer to establish department pricing and signage.
• Meet and / or exceed departmental margins.
• Effectively resolve guest issues.
• Maintain inventory and order for the department.
• Model and ensure Team Member compliance of all relevant store and department specific policies and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Certifications

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits

Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.

Hourly rate for Suburban Stores is $15-$20

Hourly rate for City of Chicago Stores is $16.60-$20

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