Grocery Manager

[Metropolitan Market]

At Metropolitan Market, we know food! We are a progressive, upscale grocery-retailer and one of the best places to work in the Pacific Northwest. Metropolitan Market is a company recognized within the food industry for freshness and quality – from our locally made chocolates to our imported olive oil.
We provide outstanding employment opportunities, including a generous benefits program and attractive wages. These fast-paced positions in our Grocery Department provide ample opportunity for growth and development within the Company. We are looking for outgoing, friendly individuals who want to work in a healthy and rewarding environment!

Job Summary: As leader of our Grocery Department, this position is responsible for product management, merchandising, full profit and loss control, and personnel development.
Specific Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains high-quality standards in product management and presentation.
• Orders all products for the Grocery Department.
• Completes Grocery Department night crew work schedule.
• Establishes sales, gross profit, labor and supply budgets for the Grocery Department.
• Assists in maintaining pricing to achieve budgeted gross profit goals.
• Plans and executes Grocery Department merchandising and displays.
• Ensures rotation requirements for all grocery products are consistently achieved.
• Leads and readily participates in product promotions and focuses.
• Provides outstanding customer service and readily communicates product information to increase sales and meet revenue goals; uses product information to increase sales and best service customers.
• Leads by example, and provides employees with clear expectations and timely feedback.
• Trains employees and provides performance feedback, coaching and counseling.
• Conducts quarterly physical inventories and practices inventory control.
• Prevents internal and external loss.
• Successfully performs all duties of a Journeyman Grocery Clerk.
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.

Skills Required / Qualifications:
Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:

• Minimum two years grocery experience required.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven success as a team leader and member.
• Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
• Possesses creative merchandising and display skills.
• Possesses strong knowledge of gross profit and labor percentages; proven experience working with both.
• Possesses comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge to train employees and best service customers. Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations and culinary skills. Possesses a genuine passion for food.
• Proven history of personnel development.
• Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Superior communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates an interest in learning; possesses a strong interest in food and related products.
• Proven ability to positively affect sales generation and manage profit and loss.

How to apply:
Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website to view complete job description for the Grocery Manager position.

1. Go to https://www.metropolitan-market.com/careers
2. Complete a general application and create a profile
3. Search open positions and apply anytime, using your general application and profile

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
* Attractive Hourly Wage, Negotiable DOE
* Rich Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, and Sick
* Generous Medical and Dental Plans at Very Low Cost to Team Members
* Company Funded Life & Disability Insurance and Pension Plan
* Generous Employee Discount
* Employee Sponsored ORCA Card Program
*Tuition Reimbursement Program
*Team Member Appreciation Celebrations

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