Sr. Center Store Manager

Location Verona, WI53593 Position Type Full-Time Company Overview We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Job Summary Job Title: Sr. Center Store Manager Reports to: Store Director Direct Reports: Center Store Manager(s), Wine & Spirits Manager, Lead Receiver, Center Store 3rd Shift Supervisor Indirect Reports: Center Store Assistant Manager(s), Center Store Assistant Manager-PM, Center Store Associates, Wine & Spirits Assistant Manager, Center Store 3rd Shift Stockers SUMMARY: The Center Store Senior Manager provides strategic in-store leadership across Grocery, Frozen Food/Dairy, Natural/Organic, HBC/GM, Wine & Spirits and Receiving departments, ensuring alignment with storewide and company objectives. This role focuses on future-oriented planning, overseeing inventory management, vendor coordination, and department standards while directly leading the Center Store Manager, Lead Receiver, 3rd Shift Center Store Manager, and Wine & Spirits Manager and providing indirect leadership to department Assistant Manager(s) and Associate(s) to drive operational execution. This role supports overall store operations by stepping in as acting Store Director when needed, managing storewide functions and covering store calls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee Center Store, W&S, and Receiving Operations: Lead, coach, and develop Center Store associates across Grocery, Frozen Food/Dairy, HBC/GM, Wine and Spirits, and Receiving departments while ensuring department goals, policies, and procedures are met. Total Store Leadership: Serve as Acting Store Director as needed, including covering store calls and overseeing storewide operations. Develop Future Leaders: Train and mentor department leaders and associates, fostering growth and preparing them for future advancement opportunities. Strategic Planning & Organization: Provide expertise and focused planning, ensuring efficiency in scheduling, balancing orders and vendor coordination across departments. Enhance Guest Experience: Set high expectations for customer service and department standards, ensuring all areas meet helpfulness and in-stock benchmarks. Oversee Scheduling: Finalize and approve weekly work schedules in alignment with labor and budget projections, making daily adjustments as needed for Center Store departments. Drive Inventory & Merchandising Excellence: Maintain proper inventory levels, ensure accurate pricing, and execute strong display standards for in-line, end caps, seasonal programs, etc. Cashier Trained: Ready to step in at the register, and support store closing procedures. Build Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the Store Director, Guest Service Manager, Fresh Sr. Manager, and department teams to align on overarching programs, store initiatives, and operational improvements. Lead by Example: Train new Center Store, Receiving, and Wine & Spirits associates while fostering a positive, team-oriented environment. Vendor Partnership: Guides Wine & Spirits Manager and Center Store Leaders in maintaining appropriate inventory levels and ensuring accurate pricing on products received and sold. Ensure Compliance & Safety: Uphold safety policies, company procedures, and regulatory standards to maintain a safe and efficient store environment. Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences. Support the Team: Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school education or equivalent experience. 5+ years of leadership experience (at least 2 years as a Manager in retail or restaurant), with a strong ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams. Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, with experience in grocery or supermarket operations. Prior experience managing a center store department preferred. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead diverse teams and interact with customers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn and use various systems, including Point-Of-Sale register system. Understanding of store safety policies and ability to identify potential hazards. Ability to learn and safely use the following equipment: power jack, walk behind lift, WAV, baler, compactor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The associate must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly. Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment. The associate must have full range of upper body motion in order to lift stock. Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time. Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment. The position requires the associate to lift up 50-60 pounds on an occasional basis. This role requires working in varying temperatures and humidity levels, moving between temperature-controlled areas, freezers, coolers, and the receiving area, with occasional outdoor tasks to inspect store property. WORK SCHEDULE The Center Store Sr. Manager is a full-time position. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons (mid-shift), evenings (with ability to support closing shift), weekends, and holidays. Benefits Overview WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE: Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!. Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays. Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility. Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs. Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety. Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. EEO Statement: At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top‑night team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. #J-18808-Ljbffr