Front End - Shift Supervisor

Front-end Shift Supervisor

This is a management-in-training position. This position is important because the Front-end is what customers see when they arrive and when they leave our stores. This makes the first and lasting impression on all who visit Bristol Farms. Because of this, the Front-end Shift Supervisor must be enthusiastic, have strong communication skills and extraordinary people skills. He/she must know how to keep morale high among the Front-end staff;

serve the customers to develop and retain repeat business; keep the Front-end clean and up to par with Bristol Farms standards and lastly create an environment that's welcoming, warm and friendly. Key traits and skills necessary to perform this job successfully are:
Good listening skills, leadership skills, applied empathy; must be self-motivated, supportive, and possess a sense of urgency in all duties assigned.

The Front-end Shift Supervisor assists the Customer Service Manager with supervision and coordination of activities of Front-end employees. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. He/she is also responsible for carrying out the duties listed below (other duties may be assigned):

• Leads by example; models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Required to perform all duties of a cashier & courtesy clerk.
• Operating a cash register is first priority.
• Packages and handles customers' groceries according to their preference - paper, plastic, or both.
• Offers/assists Customers with carry out service.
• Collects shopping carts from inside the store and from the outer perimeter of the store, parking lot and any other areas where needed. Keeps Floral Department free of hand baskets and shopping carts.
• Required to keep work area neat, clean, & organized.
• Adheres to & enforces policies set forth in the employee handbook.
• Follows & enforces liquor and tobacco laws implicitly, in every regard including, but not limited to the verification and authenticity of valid, acceptable identification. Is responsible for ensuring that all alcohol purchases are made by persons aged 21 and older & tobacco purchases are made by persons aged 18 and older. Verifies proper identification of customers who appear to be under the age of 30 that are making an alcohol or tobacco purchase.
• As mandated by California state law;
  Cashiers who sell alcoholic beverages must be18 years old or older.
• Assists with the training & development of employees on store policies, department procedures, and job duties.
• Listens to customer complaints, examines returned merchandise, and resolves problems to restore and promote good public relations.
• Follows and implements correct accounting procedures for all voids, returns, exchanges, & department transfers.
• Assists cashiers and courtesy clerks as needed.
• Responsible for approving checks in accordance to company check cashing policy.
• Follows and enforces Bristol Farms Employee Discount Card guidelines & other specified policies.
• Performs cash register audits as required & reports results to Store Director.
• Ensures that all opening and closing procedures are performed. Procedures include but are not limited to: auditing safe; assuring equipment is in good, working order; stocking check stand area with bags, register receipt tape, etc.; setting up individual daily schedules, setting up all audit sheets.
• Assures that all necessary paperwork is completed during shift.
• Responsible for accurate counting, balancing, and securing of change drawer, safe, assigned cash register and "pick-ups" & "loans" to cashier's registers.
• Keeps the Customer Service Manager informed of all Front-end concerns.
• Responsi…