Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market
Department Manager (Fish, Meat, Cheese and Front End) up to $27
Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market, East Hampton, New York, United States
Department Manager (Fish, Meat, Cheese and Front End) up to $27
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Department Manager (Fish, Meat, Cheese and Front End) up to $27
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Citarella – The Ultimate Gourmet Market
Pay Range $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr
Role Overview As the Department Manager, you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the department including profitability, displays, inventory control, and leading the team to successfully drive business sales. Your focus will be on providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience, acting as the subject matter expert of your department while ensuring a positive, dependable, and energetic environment.
Responsibilities & Duties
Model and deliver exceptional guest service and ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the department.
Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices, and ensure product meets Citarella standards.
Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision.
Write department schedules, approve team members PTO, maintain timecards and manage labor.
Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always met.
Manage and maintain department inventory levels.
Collaborate with buyers to ensure proper product assortment, merchandising, ordering, and inventory control.
Monitor quality, freshness, culling of merchandise, and safeguard proper product rotation. Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards.
Ensure the department is clean and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, and work areas).
Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
Assist store leadership to select, train, develop, and mentor team members as required.
Cultivate, develop, and retain team members through motivation and feedback.
Adhere to all duties assigned by the management team.
Minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience managing a department in a grocery store environment.
Flexibility to work schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including standing, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, and pushing/pulling items typically 20‑75 pounds.
Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
Show initiative, work with limited supervision, and be self-motivated.
Ability to hire, train, inspire, and develop a team.
Team builder and brand ambassador.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
IN RETURN, WE OFFER!
Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, company‑sponsored life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, and a 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Food and Beverage Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citarella – The Ultimate Gourmet Market by 2x.
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Department Manager (Fish, Meat, Cheese and Front End) up to $27
role at
Citarella – The Ultimate Gourmet Market
Pay Range $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr
Role Overview As the Department Manager, you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the department including profitability, displays, inventory control, and leading the team to successfully drive business sales. Your focus will be on providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience, acting as the subject matter expert of your department while ensuring a positive, dependable, and energetic environment.
Responsibilities & Duties
Model and deliver exceptional guest service and ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the department.
Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices, and ensure product meets Citarella standards.
Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision.
Write department schedules, approve team members PTO, maintain timecards and manage labor.
Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always met.
Manage and maintain department inventory levels.
Collaborate with buyers to ensure proper product assortment, merchandising, ordering, and inventory control.
Monitor quality, freshness, culling of merchandise, and safeguard proper product rotation. Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards.
Ensure the department is clean and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, and work areas).
Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
Assist store leadership to select, train, develop, and mentor team members as required.
Cultivate, develop, and retain team members through motivation and feedback.
Adhere to all duties assigned by the management team.
Minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience managing a department in a grocery store environment.
Flexibility to work schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including standing, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, and pushing/pulling items typically 20‑75 pounds.
Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
Show initiative, work with limited supervision, and be self-motivated.
Ability to hire, train, inspire, and develop a team.
Team builder and brand ambassador.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
IN RETURN, WE OFFER!
Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, company‑sponsored life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, and a 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Food and Beverage Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citarella – The Ultimate Gourmet Market by 2x.
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