GROCERY​/DEPT LEADER

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Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Grocery operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO).
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.
• Monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.
• Understand the store’s layout and be able to locate products.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any management experience.

• 1 year of grocery retail experience.

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we serve customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming, and we strive to bring diverse teams together with a shared purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit.

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our continuation education program.
• Opportunity for growth through industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

To learn more about benefits and eligibility, visit our Benefits Page. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!