Manager - Grocery Department

Grocery Department Manager

Do you have an eye for merchandising and a passion for driving sales through smart inventory and presentation? At Joseph's Classic Market, our Grocery Department Manager plays a key role in ensuring shelves are full, promotions are executed flawlessly, and guests can always find what they need. This role is responsible for the Grocery Department's merchandising, inventory, labor management, and team performance to ensure the department operates efficiently and delivers an exceptional shopping experience. This position manages the Grocery Department only and reports to the Grocery Supervisor and Store Manager.

Growth & Learning at Joseph's

We believe in developing leaders from within. As a Grocery Department Manager, you'll continue strengthening your skills in inventory strategy, labor management, merchandising execution, and financial performance. You'll gain valuable experience analyzing sales trends, managing shrink, and leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment. We support managers who take ownership, mentor their teams, and grow alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all grocery floor operations including dry goods, canned goods, beverages, dairy, frozen, and non-food items
• Maintain full, clean, and well-organized shelves and backroom storage areas
• Ensure all shelves, endcaps, and displays are stocked and rotated using FIFO
• Supervise opening and closing duties for the Grocery Department
• Coordinate product movement between storage, backstock, and sales floor
• Execute company merchandising plans and planograms
• Set and maintain attractive promotional displays
• Coordinate weekly ad sets, special promotions, and seasonal resets
• Ensure accurate signage, shelf tags, and pricing
• Keep high-traffic displays full, clean, and shoppable throughout the day
• Order products from approved vendors based on par levels and sales trends
• Monitor and manage inventory to reduce shrink and overstocks
• Conduct inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain organized backstock systems
• Track waste and damaged goods
• Ensure Grocery Department Associates provide knowledgeable, responsive guest service
• Handle customer concerns and product inquiries professionally
• Train Grocery Department Associates to assist with product location, substitutions, and special orders
• Maintain a welcoming and service-focused environment
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Grocery Department Associates and Stockers
• Provide coaching, support, and performance evaluations
• Lead daily huddles to review goals, priorities, and promotions
• Monitor department attendance and ensure associates adhere to scheduled shifts and company timekeeping policies, addressing any attendance or punctuality concerns promptly and consistently
• Follow up on performance or attendance issues with proper documentation and corrective action when necessary, including disciplinary action forms, notes to file, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to support accountability and improvement within the department
• Enforce safety standards (ladder use, heavy lifting procedures, spill response)
• Submit weekly sales, labor, and shrink reports to Store Manager
• Communicate vendor or delivery issues to buyers and leadership
• Coordinate with other department managers on store-wide initiatives
• Maintain accurate stocking, rotation, and ordering logs

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in grocery retail
• Strong knowledge of grocery categories, merchandising, and inventory control
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in ordering systems and inventory tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Physical & Work Environment

This role is performed in a fast-paced retail grocery environment and requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting. The Grocery Department Manager must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work across multiple temperature zones, including dry storage, refrigerated, and frozen areas. The environment may involve repetitive movements, exposure to dust and cleaning agents, and frequent coordination between sales floor and backroom areas. Flexible availability is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support department operations.

Why Join Joseph's Classic Market?

Joseph's Classic Market is known for its curated selection of premium grocery products and exceptional service. As Grocery Department Manager, you'll lead the Grocery Department team, drive merchandising excellence, and play a key role in ensuring guests enjoy a seamless and satisfying shopping experience every time they visit.

Benefits Include:

• Positive Work Environment
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount

We'd Love to Tell You More.

If you have questions about the Grocery Department Manager role, leadership growth opportunities, or what it's like to lead a high-performing retail team at Joseph's Classic Market, we encourage you to reach out. We're always happy to share more about how you can grow your career and make an impact with us.

As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to complete a brief Predictive Index (PI) assessment. This helps us understand your strengths and how you may thrive within our team.

Employment Eligibility Joseph's Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.