Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Mariano's
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:

Plan, direct and manage the store Bakery operations to promote and maximize sales and profit margins and achieve labor goals. Meet or exceed budgeted targets through effective utilization of resources. Demonstrate a love for food and passion for people while creating an excellent customer experience by maintaining a friendly, safe and clean environment. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

* Demonstrate a love of food and passion for people, incredible customer service and performance excellence through example and team member education.
* Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
* Ensure proper product handling to control cost (e.g. shrink and waste).
* Follows all company, store and department policies and procedures.
* Manage the Bakery program while adhering to local, state and federal regulations and requirements.
* Institute Best Practice leadership and management principles.
* Drive sales and profits through innovative merchandising, industry knowledge and technical expertise.
* Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety and sanitation guidelines and customer service expectations are met and maintained.
* Manage a cost-effective program; effectively forecast, plan, order and receive product/supplies and schedule associates to achieve labor goals while meeting or exceeding the customers expectations.
* Direct/coordinate all Bakery production and processing; assign associates tasks for efficient operations.
* Ensure associates are properly trained; establish/maintain cross training practices to optimize production.
* Manage and lead associates to promote professional growth, efficiency, high morale and teamwork.
* Maintain required records including food production and inventory records.
* Review work procedures and operational concerns; determine methods to improve customer service, production, performance, safety and sanitation.
* Communicate daily with the store director regarding the department status (e.g., success, issues and planning).
* Interview and select best fit team members in partnership with the People Services Manager.
* Physical demands include, but are not limited to, regularly sit, stand and use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; frequently walk, talk, hear, climb stairs, reach with hands or arms and adjust visual focus. Occasional kneeling, crouching, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and climb ladders
* Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

* High school diploma/GED, 5 yrs in supermarket industry and completion of mangement training program, or equvilent combination of education/experience
* Effective leadership, interpersonal communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment; strong time management skills
* Sound judgement/problem solving and decision making skills
* Ability to create operating budgets/financial forecast

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

* Comprehensive knowledge of store operations and human resource functions

Education Level: None
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: Midwest

States: Illinois
Keywords:

Jobs at Mariano's: At Mariano's, our values are rooted in the Midwest we work hard and we believe in the team members that make what we do possible each day. Its these values that allow us to continue to grow and provide our customers with the best value and service as we have for over 140 years. Here, youll find opportunities to advance your career, fulfill a leadership role and be a member of team that is dedicated to supporting our stores and creating a shopping experience that customers love.

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve customers in 2,782 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states. Our Family of Companies also operates 2,268 pharmacies, 274 fine jewelry stores, 1,489 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. Kroger is dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit by serving America through food inspiration and uplift and creating ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: IL || Wheaton || 625 S Main St || 60187 || Mariano's || None || Store Management; Store Operations || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None