Perishable Manager

Perishable Manager Posting Date: 12/22/2023 Location: Norwood, MA Address: USA-MA-Norwood-1415 Providence Highway Store Code: SS - Human Resources Brands (2765654) At Stop & Shop, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our associates are celebrated, and all associates feel they belong and thrive.
We work as one team to break down barriers, put the customer first and show that we care for our customers, communities and each other.
At Stop & Shop, we're here to feed all of life's moments, and we've made a promise to our customers to help them make the small wins possible every day.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Perishable Manager to join our team.
The Perishable Manager serves as the primary subject matter expert at store level for all perishable departments.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, hiring, and development; ensuring excellent customer service, and managing store operations.
If you are a skilled leader with a passion for delivering exceptional service and driving team success, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities: The Perishable Manager has accountability for daily operations of Meat, Seafood, Deli, Florist, Produce, and Bake Shop Departments.
The Perishable Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, sales and profitability of those departments.
The Perishable Manager supports the respective Department Managers to allow them to concentrate on developing people in technical areas and supports management of daily operational and personnel issues.
The Perishable Manager will be held accountable for managing daily activities in above-mentioned departments including: People development, Diversity, and Labor Relations issues; Customer service; Sanitation and Safety; Compliance; Merchandising and Department Presentation; Sales and Profit Performance; Payroll and Productivity; and Administration.
Directs, oversees, and evaluates the training of all perishable department team members to reduce cost and control turnover, promote more efficient operations and to provide better control over labor costs.
Monitor and document associate performance, implementing action plans to address any performance issues and supporting their professional growth.
Cultivate a culture of excellence in customer service, setting the standard for best-in-class service across the store.
Qualifications: 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience; preferably in retail grocery with knowledge of produce, deli, meat, seafood, florist, or bakeshop preferred.
High School diploma or GED required, bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and a self-starter with a proven track record of success.
Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively across different functions.
Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, inspiring and guiding teams to achieve goals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
High level of customer service skills, with a genuine passion for exceeding customer expectations.
Creative and strategic thinking abilities to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Effective organizational and time management skills to ensure efficient operations.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 401(k) retirement plan.
Dental insurance.
Health insurance.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Experience Level: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to our continued success, please submit your application today.
We look forward to reviewing your qualifications.
Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer.
We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requisition: 357026_external_USA-MA-Norwood_12222023