About this role
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
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Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
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Grocery Manager
Job Description
Reports To: Store Director
Position Type: Hourly- Bonus Eligible
Location: Retail Stores
Department: Grocery
Date: May 2023
About the Intermountain Division
Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different
strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued. Bring your energy and unique perspective
to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You
will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues,
many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our
communities.
Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The
organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees
across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that
includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star
Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.
PURPOSE
Grocery Manager directs the operation of the Grocery Department (including Frozen, Dairy &
Liquor/Beer), including supervising and training personnel. Manages ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking and
Merchandising in the department. May direct and control the operation of the entire store in the absence of the Store
Director and Assistant Store Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service
goals. Handles customer relations in a positive manner, including effective resolution of customer complaints.
Promotes Albertson’s/Safeway’s philosophy of personalized service.
- Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising duties. Assists in planning,
organizing, and directing day-to-day operations of the grocery department and front-end functions, including
recommendations regarding regular and seasonal merchandise requirements and special sales needs. Assists in
implementing Company and Division merchandising policies and/or Store Director instructions.
- May act as back up checker. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Responsible for the proper accounting of sales, maintenance and storage of cash register detail tapes and the
issuance and pick up of money from check stands.
- Prepares “to do list” for night stockers, closes out discontinued items and implements price changing
procedures.
- Controls shrink. Prevents the sale of out of code products.
- Opens and closes the store.
Duties and Responsibilities
(continued)
- Ensures compliance with Company sanitation, safety, security and other policies. Recommends corrective
action as needed.
Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions.
- Responsible for the overall operation of the store including supervision of all employees and the handling of
customer complaints, in the absence of the Store Director and the Assistant Store Director may perform duties
of the Receiving Clerk in the absence of the Receiving Clerk.
- Responsible for performing all job duties with accuracy, honesty, and integrity.
- Other necessary and required duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires an extensive retail background with prior management experience related to retail operations.
- Requires a thorough understanding of overall Company practices, policies, and procedures.
- Requires strong written and oral communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven
ability to manage and develop people, and the ability to maintain composure in dealing with customers,
vendors, and co-workers. Ability to be a team player. Ability to supervise employees assigned. Knowledge of
employment laws and workplace practices policies is required. Requires knowledge and compliance with state
and federal regulations.
- Friendly, courteous, takes initiative, and maintains composure in dealing with customers, co-workers and
vendors as well as having the ability to concentrate and deal with interruptions and customer complaints, etc.
Interacts effectively with all levels of personnel, customers, vendors, and the public.
- Analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning, reporting, meeting operation objectives,
scheduling, supervising, and making hiring and disciplinary action recommendations. Ability to judge and react
to business activity. Knowledge of basic mathematics and weights and measures. Must have knowledge of
product variety, product location and perishability. Ability to deal with vendors, customers, the public and
government agencies. Ability to work at different times of the day, weekends, and holidays and with little or no
supervision.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of check stand scanning and loss prevention procedures. Must be able to
effectively operate and train others in the operation of Front-End cash registers and/or scanning equipment.
Must be able to operate ordering equipment.
- Knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of a disaster or equipment or
computer software
malfunctions.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Frequently reaches, lifts, stacks and maneuvers objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately
80 lbs. May climb ladders.
- Ability to properly stack, operate fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts and pallet jacks. Manual dexterity
and good eye-hand coordination. Mental alertness to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
- May utilize cleaning supplies and chemicals and safety cutters.
- Complies with all Company policies including attendance, grooming standards, and dress codes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aids necessary to perform job duties
throughout the Grocery Department.
- Exposure to 35˚ Fahrenheit while handling products in cold cases, 28˚ Fahrenheit in the cooler and -20˚
Fahrenheit in the freezer.
- Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Exposure to varying temperatures
while working in the loading and receiving area. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment when checking
store perimeters and conducting business off premises.
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION
Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or
others.
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US
Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element
of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping
experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.
We provide a variety of benefits including:
- Great pay
- Flexible schedule
- Training
- Opportunities for career development
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
- Leisure time activity discounts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment
with varying temperatures
Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in
addition to those listed above.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
- The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all
applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to
reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination
laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable
accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship