Grocery Department Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Grocery Department Manager to take ownership of a fast-moving grocery department within a retail environment. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, balancing team management, inventory execution, and a strong customer experience.

If you enjoy leading people, keeping operations tight, and running a department like it’s your own, this role will be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operations of the grocery department, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and product rotation
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through regular checks, audits, and reporting
• Lead, train, and support grocery team members to ensure strong performance and engagement
• Set clear expectations around service, food safety, and operational standards
• Ensure the department is well-organized, clean, and customer-ready at all times
• Manage product dating, markdowns, and recalls in line with food safety requirements
• Partner with store leadership on promotions, merchandising, and new product rollouts
• Step into Manager-on-Duty responsibilities as needed to support store operations

Key Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a grocery or retail department
• Strong understanding of grocery operations, inventory flow, and food safety practices
• Confident people leader with the ability to coach and motivate a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Experience using inventory and POS systems
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends

Physical & Work Environment

• On-your-feet role requiring standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Regular bending, reaching, and movement between sales floor, backroom, coolers, and freezers
• Mix of hands-on floor work and administrative tasks such as scheduling and reporting

The salary range for this role is $50-65k. All applications are reviewed by real people — we do not use AI or automated screening tools in our recruitment process.