Grocery Manager

Grocery Manager

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Grocery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and profitability of the Grocery Department. This position ensures exceptional customer service, maintains in-stock conditions, drives sales, controls expenses, and leads a team to execute company standards while creating a clean, safe, and well-merchandised shopping environment.

Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales

• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Drive department sales through effective merchandising, promotions, and inventory management.
• Ensure advertised items, seasonal programs, and company initiatives are executed successfully.
• Monitor department performance and implement action plans to achieve sales and profitability goals.

Department Operations

• Direct daily operations of the Grocery Department, including Dry Grocery, General Merchandise, Frozen, and Dairy areas as assigned.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support sales and minimize out-of-stocks.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signing, and shelf conditions throughout the department.
• Monitor product rotation and code date compliance.
• Execute merchandising standards, planograms, and promotional displays.
• Maintain department organization, cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop employees to maximize performance and engagement.
• Create schedules that support operational needs while managing labor budgets.
• Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and recognition to team members.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Ensure all associates comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Manage inventory levels and ordering processes to support sales and reduce shrink.
• Review department reports and key performance indicators to identify opportunities.
• Control expenses including labor, shrink, supplies, and operating costs.
• Ensure accurate receiving, storage, and inventory practices.
• Support annual inventory preparation and execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment and respond appropriately to workplace incidents.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
• Follow all company policies, labor regulations, and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous grocery retail experience required.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze reports and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas.
• Ability to move throughout the store and stockroom safely and efficiently.

Desired Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Customer focus
• Business and financial acumen
• Merchandising excellence
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and collaboration
• Organization and attention to detail
• Adaptability and accountability

The Grocery Manager plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience by ensuring operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and achieving departmental sales and profitability objectives.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.