Bulk Foods Lead

General Description:

The Bulk / Natural Foods Lead is responsible for the Bulk / Natural Foods Department's operations, under the direction of the Variety Manager.  The Bulk / Natural Foods Lead's task is to ensure that the department achieves established economic goals and that the customers are afforded fresh, appealing products at a fair price in a clean, friendly atmosphere.

Essential Functions:

·        Greets and assists customers with their needs or requests.

·        Controls inventory, orders product; assures freshness, rotation, ample supply and variety of product; groups and displays merchandise in bulk and variety depts.

·        Achieves economic goals, including the profit margin; schedules labor within required guidelines; develops and/or applies pricing policy within required guidelines; monitors billings to assure proper charges and credits.

·        Trains and supervises subordinates.

·        Ensures cleanliness, sanitation, maintenance, security and safety of the department.

·        Provides a good working relationship with the Store Manager, Variety Manager and keeps him/her abreast of department activities and problems.

·        Observes changes in the state of the industry for personal, professional development.

·        Maintains friendly and respectful manner at all times toward customers, co-workers, vendors and all others.

·        Handles, in a positive manner, those inherent levels of stress associated with employment situations.

Other Responsibilities:

·         Complies with laws/regulations and company policies including those regarding confidentiality, honesty and business ethics.

·         Maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, customers and other personnel.

·         Accomplishes assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner within standards established by supervisor.

·         Participates in training and professional development.

·         Demonstrates the "Please the customer first" credo.

·         Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Current Food Handler Card.

·         Bulk / Natural Foods knowledge/experience preferred.

·         Supervisory experience, including labor scheduling, desired.

·         Willingness to work a varied schedule as business needs require, including evenings and weekends.

·         Excellent customer relations skills.

·         Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation if necessary.

·         Good work references/record.

·         Consistent standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.