Market Grille Department Manager

Additional Considerations

Must be 18+ – At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Market Grille Department Manager Department:
Market Grille FLSA:
Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Market Grille Department Manager is the driving force behind one of the most dynamic departments in the store, setting the standard for customer service, team performance, food quality, and profitability. In this role, you'll lead a team, manage day-to-day operations, and work closely with store leadership to ensure the department runs at its best every single day. If you're a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in building great teams, and loves delivering an exceptional customer experience, we'd love to have you on our team.

• Set and uphold department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
• Lead by example, greeting customers warmly, learning their names, and creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere throughout the department
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, discipline, and evaluate all department employees; approve employee discipline and recommend transfers, discharge, and salary increases
• Determine department goals with the Store Director and establish weekly schedules and daily work plans
• Inspect signage and displays for quality and quantity of merchandise and order product for replenishment
• Figure retail pricing, extend and post invoices, and oversee department bookkeeping procedures
• Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, compare to actuals, prepare ad projections, and write ads
• Plan displays, promotions, and pre-orders and conduct department inventory
• Ensure proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee product freshness and control shrink
• Understand and troubleshoot equipment and ensure maintenance is performed as needed
• Work closely with Restaurant and Service staff and communicate sales ideas and updates to the team
• Unload trucks, check in delivered merchandise, and place product in appropriate storage areas
• Ensure competitive pricing in the market area and attend meetings, seminars, and continuing education as needed
• Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
• Report to work when scheduled and on time

• Lead and develop a team, maintaining high standards and a positive, energetic work environment
• Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
• Compose original correspondence, interpret written work instructions, and follow technical manuals
• Conduct job applicant interviews and make sound hiring decisions
• Use math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages for pricing, invoicing, and sales analysis
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, employees, vendors, and store leadership

Accountable and

Reports to:

Store Director;
Store Manager;
Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home;
Food Service Director Direct Reports:
Department Employees

High school diploma or equivalent experience required; sanitation coursework helpful Over…