Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market
Department Manager – Citarella – The Ultimate Gourmet Market
Salary: $24.00/hr – $27.00/hr (based on skills and experience).
Role Overview As the Department Manager you oversee all aspects of the produce department, ensuring profitability, attractive displays, inventory control and a high‑quality shopping experience for every guest.
You serve as the subject‑matter expert, guiding the team to excel in service, teamwork, and product knowledge.
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 products meet 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 the buyer 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 department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, work areas, etc.).
Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
Assist store leadership, as required, to select, train, develop, and mentor team members.
Cultivate, develop and retain team members through motivation, feedback and growth opportunities.
Adhere to all assigned duties by the management team.
Minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience managing a department in a grocery store environment.
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform physical requirements of job: standing, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, pushing and pulling items of usually 20‑75 pounds.
Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and be self‑motivated.
Ability to hire, train, inspire and develop a team.
Team building and brand ambassadorship.
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.
Benefits Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, company‑sponsored life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Equal Opportunity Employer Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Role Overview As the Department Manager you oversee all aspects of the produce department, ensuring profitability, attractive displays, inventory control and a high‑quality shopping experience for every guest.
You serve as the subject‑matter expert, guiding the team to excel in service, teamwork, and product knowledge.
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 products meet 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 the buyer 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 department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, work areas, etc.).
Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
Assist store leadership, as required, to select, train, develop, and mentor team members.
Cultivate, develop and retain team members through motivation, feedback and growth opportunities.
Adhere to all assigned duties by the management team.
Minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience managing a department in a grocery store environment.
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform physical requirements of job: standing, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, pushing and pulling items of usually 20‑75 pounds.
Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and be self‑motivated.
Ability to hire, train, inspire and develop a team.
Team building and brand ambassadorship.
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.
Benefits Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, company‑sponsored life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Equal Opportunity Employer Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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