Department Manager

Big Y Foods

(Naugatuck, Connecticut)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Big Y Foods

g Y is committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in. Through educational programs such as Big Y Scholarship Programs, and community programs like food drives, Food For All and fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness, Big Y works to give something back to the towns we call home.

Summary

Not only is this a place where you can get the best benefits in the business, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, growth & development opportunities, and paid time off, but also the chance to be a part of something BIG… the Big Y Family!

Responsibilities

* Achieve all operations and sales objectives/goals for assigned area (e.g. contribution, budget, gross profit, productivity, inventory management, merchandising/signage, price checks/changes, promotions/contests, etc.).
* Monitor, order, receive and maintain department product and/or supplies using appropriate tools.
* Ensure proper department conditions (e.g., shelf, case, sales floor, backroom, freezer, and cooler, etc.).
* Operate, clean, and maintain equipment/machinery, tools, and workstations.
* Recruit, interview and select employees, while mirroring the community we serve.
* Supervise, direct, set goals and delegate tasks using independent judgment.
* Create weekly scheduled shifts while controlling payroll costs.
* Arrange for ongoing training and communication with all employees working within assigned area.  
* Cultivate growth through the cross-development of high potential employees.
* Evaluate, coach, reward, recognize employees and celebrate successes.
* Handle conflict and counsel employees that require disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Achieve all operations and sales objectives/goals for assigned area (e.g. contribution, budget, gross profit, productivity, inventory management, merchandising/signage, price checks/changes, promotions/contests, etc.).
Monitor, order, receive and maintain department product and/or supplies using appropriate tools.
Ensure proper department conditions (e.g., shelf, case, sales floor, backroom, freezer, and cooler, etc.).
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment/machinery, tools, and workstations.
Recruit, interview and select employees, while mirroring the community we serve.
Supervise, direct, set goals and delegate tasks using independent judgment.
Create weekly scheduled shifts while controlling payroll costs.
Arrange for ongoing training and communication with all employees working within assigned area.
Cultivate growth through the cross-development of high potential employees.
Evaluate, coach, reward, recognize employees and celebrate successes.
Handle conflict and counsel employees that require disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Ideal Candidate

Ability to represent A Culture of Caring and The Pursuit of Excellence through Big Y’s Firm Foundations (Character, Collaboration, Personal Development, Actions & Results).
Ability to demonstrate a passion for food through interactive sales techniques.
Ability to demonstrate leadership through his or her own example.
Ability to demonstrate financial acumen.
Must project a clean and professional appearance.
Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct.
Ability to operate within Company policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store.
Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize and follow-through.
Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to learn and utilize computer applications.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation.