Food Service Manager

This is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.  Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer matching, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance plans (STD, LTD, etc.), employee assistance program, employee discount, ski/bus pass discount program, and more!  Benefits vary by employment classification and are subject to enrollment eligibility.

This Department Manager position has specific day to day responsibility for sales floor and merchandising operation, to include merchandising standards, display compliance, signing and pricing, receiving operations, powered equipment training, inventory and shrink controls, and vendor management. The Department Manager will work in partnership with the Store Director, Senior Assistance Store Director and/or Assistant Store Director to ensure all areas of operations are maintained in accordance with Clark's Market standards.

• Understanding of store priorities and changes by problem solving, adjusting to changing conditions, and effectively communicating with store manager, owners, and Team members.
• Participate in store meetings; offering recommendations for improvements and contribute to decision making processes.
• Oversee store shelf management; gathering consumer and company feedback to coordinate strategic placement, shelf availability, inventory shortages, and shelf changes for special events/holidays and sale displays. Ensure safe working and shopping conditions.
• Implements seasonally relevant merchandising in all departments with specific seasonal changeovers.
• Monitor merchandise labeling, working closely with Scan Coordinator and Clark’s Pricing Coordinator Team. Periodically auditing merchandise throughout the store.
• Monitors departmental compliance practices daily, following local, state, government, and company requirements.
• World class customer service experience. Monitor and coach customer service practices with team members in all departments.
• Monitor and track Food Safety certifications, verifying required food and safety signage, production logs, order guides, temperature check logs, expiration labels, and safety issues.
• Forecast changes in order needs, track weekly sales reports, understand, and schedule load deliveries, and complete assigned inventory schedules.
• Address and account for product recalls.
• Effective use of technology with working knowledge of POS system, ordering, receiving, and shelf space/inventory management.
• Schedules all department associates, overseeing and delegating work assignments to effectively utilize talents and abilities increasing performance.
• Document and maintain accurate associate performance, conduct and compliance.

• Expertise in functional/technical store operations
• Proven managerial skills.
• Strong leadership skills-ability to lead and motivate.
• Versatile in store operations to work across all areas of the business.
• Ability to motivate and work with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years of retail grocery Deli/Bakery departmental management experience.
• Current Food Safety Management Certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, nights and holiday when required.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Minimum 18 years of age