Person In Charge (PIC) - Oliver Lemon's Sisters bei Rudy's Markets Inc.

Description

Weekend availability is a requirement of this position.

Benefits of working for us!

Full-time employees:

• Employer paid, employee Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

Full-time & Part-time (20+ hours per week) employees:

• Supplemental Insurance options
• Paid time off + Paid holidays
• Additional $1.00 per hour when working on Sundays
• Additional $0.25 per hour when working before 7AM or after 7PM
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(K) retirement plan w/ employer match up to 5%
• 20% Employee only discount
• And more!

Summary/Objective

This position manages the grocery/front-end operation and total store in the absence of the front-end and/or store manager. 

Position Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

Operations

• Ensure daily projects and activities are accomplished correctly and timely.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation requirements. 
• Adhere to company guidelines regarding internal and external loss prevention, including risk management, accident prevention/safety awareness, and loss prevention. 
• Oversee and maintain the sales floor, back room, and walk-in coolers in a safe, clean, and organized manner. 
• Oversee and maintain store products in a manner that allows easy access to back stock.
• Use all equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Handle and accurately count cash, balance tills.  
• Make bank runs and reconcile safe deposits.
• Make and receive deliveries and required. 
• Replenish register supplies as needed.
• Address any guest services or emergency situations as needed. 
• Maintain store in a neat, clean, and orderly manner. 
• Open and close the front-end department and run necessary reports.
• Controls shrink and prevents the sale of out-of-code products. 
• Replaces stock in displays surrounding the checkout areas. 
• Assists cashiers with computer, register, and scanner problems. 
• Train new front-end employees when necessary.
• Oversee the parking lot for safety, cleanliness, and shopping cart collection.
• Perform inventory duties as directed by the Grocery Manager. 
• Responsible for perishable conditions throughout the day. 

Leadership

• Effectively build and maintain morale and provide ongoing motivation and feedback. Foster a cohesive, creative, and productive team.
• Lead by example, provide clear expectations and timely feedback. 
• Actively share the Company's vision with employees and customers.

Customer Service

• Immediately greet all customers with genuine enthusiasm and sincerity. Customize the approach to meet the customer's needs and build rapport. Create customer loyalty through individual service. 
• Effectively shift gears to meet customer needs. Move quickly and easily from greeting to providing product information, up-selling, closing the sale, thanking, and inviting them back. Effectively assess a customer's needs and appropriately suggest product with the opportunity to interact with that product. 
• Ensure all phone inquiries are handled with appropriate phone etiquette. Ensure customer service expectations are achieved on a department-wide basis. 
• Ensure the store is clean, organized, safe, and customer-friendly. 
• Efficiently and accurately run check stand area and responsible for daily sales transactions.
• Provide overrides for cashiers. 
• Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes.
• Ensure the dissemination and adherence to all company and department policies
• Maintain adherence to sustainability programs and all security and safety policies

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions. 

Supervisory Responsibility

• Acting if no Store or Grocery Manager

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a retail food environment with a diverse population and may be exposed to inclement weather. 

Travel

•  Some travel may be offered. 

Requirements

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Current Food Handler’s Permit. 
• Minimum 3 years of retail grocery experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of the grocery and specialty food industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of grocery store operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and merchandising best practices.
• Deep product knowledge, with a demonstrated ability to train others.
• Familiarity with ingredients, applications, and proper pronunciation. Possess a genuine passion for food. 
• Proven ability to train, develop, and delegate to employees effectively.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Adapts quickly to change and demonstrates initiative and problem-solving.
• Strong time management and organizational capabilities.
• Understands broad business concepts and strategic thinking.
• Comfortable with computers and standard software navigation.
• Reliable and consistently meets attendance expectations.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation, takes initiative, and problem-solves. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.