MANAGEMENT GROCERY STORE POSITIONS - Full-time

Robert Fresh Market - New Orleans, LA Now Looking for Applicants for Management Positions for the New Orleans Market. Outstanding Benefits! Medical - Dental - 401k - Bonus Program - Paid Time Off - Employee Discount - Daily Lunch Discount Life / Short Term / Long Term Insurance - PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN THE GROCERY INDUSTY A MUST Office - 135 Robert E. Lee Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 hr@robertfreshmarket.com Locations 2222 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans LA 70117 5016 West Esplanade Ave. Metairie, LA 70006 8115 South Claiborne Ave. New Orleans LA 70118 801 Harrison Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124 135 Robert E. Lee New Orleans, LA 70124 7355 Highland Road  Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Classification:    Management  Full-time, Salaried  Job Function: Ensures Robért Fresh Market offers the best possible service and satisfaction for both customers and associates; directs and manages all phases of store operations to maximize profitability and to minimize expenses without compromising quality; makes certain all associates are exceptionally well trained; guarantees store is safe, clean, and inviting and displays are always attractive and full of the freshest, highest quality products around.  Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure each customer experiences outstanding service from friendly, efficient associates.Establish a positive work environment that promotes an exceptionally high level of associate morale.Be a vital component of the success of the company by striving for success to the best of your ability.  Input, creativity and responsibility are expected of all.Protect and control company assets, including personnel, capital, inventory, equipment and property.Maximize profitability and sales through creative merchandising, careful control of inventory, and effective scheduling.Minimize expenses without compromising customer experience or store integrity.Ensure displays are always fresh and full of accurately labeled and priced product.Ensure product is properly handled, prepared, priced, and displayed in accordance with Robért's policies and procedures.Keep current with new trends in the industry and respond competitively to changes in the marketplace.Effectively recruit, hire, and train associates.Teach associates about the wide variety of products offered by Robért Fresh Market and spur their interest in learning about uncommon and unique items.Make certain every associate is properly informed of announcements.Ensure all associates have access to the proper equipment and are well trained.Encourage communication and respond positively and thoughtfully to suggestions and concerns of associates.Foster a beneficial relationship with vendors.  Ensure interactions with vendors are professional and courteous.Ensure deliveries are received promptly, efficiently, and cordially.  Monitor vendor costs and quickly and smartly respond to changes.Make certain point of sale operations run smoothly and efficiently.  Establish and maintain system to prevent problems at the front-end and to promptly and sensibly handle issues as they occur.   Ensure accurate and complete records are maintained and reported according to company policies.   Be responsible for cash accountability and accuracy of store bookkeeping and reporting.   Make certain every associate receives fair and timely performance reviews.  Assess and review performances of management team including department managers.Manage inventory and follow pricing guidelines to achieve targeted gross profit margin.Regularly inspect departments and provide feedback and encouragement to department managers and associates.Keep store clean, neat and free of safety hazards.Guarantee compliance with all health and safety regulations.Prevent shrink, damage, and spoilage of product.Be responsible for informing, testing, monitoring, and disciplining all personnel to ensure full compliance with the rules and policies of Robért Fresh Market, as well as all local, state and federal regulations.Make effective decisions regarding operational choices in work procedures, inventory allocations, new product purchases, scheduling, and other situations where multiple factors must be considered to maximize operating results.Minimize payroll expenses while maximizing freedom for associates in terms of work schedules and vacations.  Ensure all departments are adequately staffed and able to meet company standards for customer service, product quality, safety, and cleanliness.Ensure customer requests, refunds, and complaints are handled promptly and courteously.Ensure the building and all equipment are maintained in good working order and kept up to date with industry standards.  Establish and maintain system for reporting and responding to problems.Establish and maintain effective security standards and procedures for all areas within the store.Act as Robért's representative in the store and in the community.Perform other duties throughout the store as directed.   Requirements: Must be committed to developing associates to their fullest potential.Be a role model, mentor, and leader.Be willing to constantly and consistently provide excellent customer service.Be responsible for store safety and adhere to Robért's Commitment to Safety.Must be good at delegating and must follow up on delegated tasks.Must possess the accounting and math skills necessary to supervise and handle sales transactions, verify invoices, calculate gross margins, percentages, and ad losses, create operating budgets, and make financial projections.Have strong computer skills and develop proficiency with computer software used in the food industry.Demonstrate proficiency with Windows based computers and Microsoft programs including Excel, Word and Outlook Email applications, including import and export functions. Competently operate handheld devices, retail registers, weight scales, printers, modems, and other equipment used in point of sale and accounting systems.Have expertise in retail point of sale pricing systems and register systems.Have effective English language communication skills, be able to hear, speak, and understand verbal requests, and be able to read, write, and understand written communications.Be able to establish rapport with each department and work with associates to maintain high morale.Be able and willing to participate in all aspects of store operations including customer service, front-end duties, product receiving, display building, stocking, and assisting in perishable departments.Have the ability to stand and walk for five hours without a break.  Be able to bend and stoop to move objects and climb ladders.  Be able to lift moderate to heavy loads and to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks.Must be able to operate job related equipment such as scales, hand trucks, etc.Be able to work in hot, cold and/or damp conditions such as near ovens or in refrigerated coolers.Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are necessary.Have an eye for detail, be able to prioritize multiple tasks, and have excellent organizational skills.Have transportation to travel between and spend time at several store locations as needed.Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds, unassistedFrequent repetitive motion with hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, frequent twisting at waist.Be able to tolerate environmental exposer: damp/humid to dry;  temperature variations from hot to coldWork on a variety of floor surfaces including tile, concrete, poured non slip surfaces, etc.Be able to tolerate moderate amounts of dust, gas fumes and chemicals from common cleaning agents such as ammonia during routine housekeeping duties.Be able to work with fresh fruits and vegetables, house plants and flowers without negative allergic consequences.Be able to tolerate occasional increase in noise levels in the work environment due to use of power equipment and truck engines.  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The store director may be asked to complete other tasks as assigned or deemed necessary.  Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with special needs.  Robért Fresh Market reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates perform other tasks as circumstances change. 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