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Kroger Mountain View Foods

CHEESE SHOP/DEPT LEADER

Kroger Mountain View Foods, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Create a unique customer cheese experience that will embody the food passion, cheese knowledge, interactive customer service, team leadership and industry leading merchandising that is uniquely Murray’s Cheese. Work closely with Deli Merchandising and district staff, as well as direct reports, to create an environment of outgoing, personal and theatrical cheese retailing within the store environment. Role model proactive selling and superior product knowledge to drive sales in a targeted manner. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Murray’s Cheese experience through interactive customer service, ongoing product education, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products

Maintain knowledgeable, efficient and friendly staff who are fully trained in Murray’s operations and products

Ensure all company policies, operating standards and procedures are communicated effectively, maintained and followed at all times

Ensure staff adheres to all food safety, hazard analysis critical control point, and sanitation procedures

Place orders and maintain inventory

Set up weekly in-store selling events

Contribute to store goals for increasing sales and improving profitability

Effectively control shrink and waste by following company best practices

Control labor expenses through appropriate scheduling

Meet and/or exceed budgetary goals for the Murray’s Cheese Shop

Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment

Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner

Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information

Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues

Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

Management experience or retail food experience or two-year culinary degree

Willing to taste cheese daily

Supportive of cheese business initiatives

Able to inspire, motivate and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product and an interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches

Desired Qualifications

Past work record reflects dependability and integrity

Prior food handling

Supervisory skills

About Us From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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