ShopRite - Food Service Manager (Saker NJ) Salary Range $32.50 - $32.50/hr

ShopRite is a leading supermarket chain committed to providing high-quality food products and excellent customer service to communities across the United States. Rooted in the core purpose of caring deeply about people, ShopRite strives to help customers eat well and be happy. This commitment to quality and customer satisfaction shapes every aspect of the company’s operations. As a community-focused retailer, ShopRite emphasizes a strong culture of safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency to ensure they consistently meet their business goals and maintain a positive shopping experience for all customers. The company operates with a clear service priority framework that guides the decision-making process of all employees on a daily basis. ShopRite is dedicated to creating an environment where customers feel valued, associates are engaged, and the business thrives through teamwork and excellence. The Food Service Department Manager at ShopRite plays a vital role in leading and supervising all functions and activities of the Food Service Department. This is a management position responsible for achieving departmental objectives related to sales, profit, customer experience, and associate engagement. Under the leadership of the General Store Manager, the Food Service Department Manager ensures that all operations align with ShopRite’s core purpose and service priorities. The role involves overseeing food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering a safe and clean work environment. The manager must adeptly balance operational efficiency with a strong customer focus by leading associates in delivering prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service to shoppers. This includes training staff, managing inventory and pricing, coordinating daily departmental tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards such as HAACP and HAZCOM. As a key leadership position, the Food Service Department Manager also promotes associate engagement through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance feedback to build a motivated and cooperative team. The manager is responsible for departmental presentation, including product stocking, merchandising, and cleanliness, to uphold ShopRite’s high standards. Efficiency measures include utilizing technology for operations, maintaining accurate records and reports, and managing financial aspects such as shrink control and inventory procedures. This role also requires physical capabilities such as lifting merchandise, climbing ladders, and working in various environmental conditions. This position is eligible for comprehensive benefits including vision, dental, life insurance, legal plans, paid time off, and retirement plans, which are provided according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and accrued over time. ShopRite values dedicated leaders who share their passion for service excellence and a strong work ethic to contribute significantly to the success of the Food Service Department and the overall store operations.

• ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the english language
• ability to perform basic math
• ability to stand or walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
• ability to perform basic computer functions
• ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift 60 lbs
• ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
• ability to work in varying temperatures
• ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties
• ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas
• ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
• ability to work cooperatively with others
• ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies
• ability to engage and lead associates to achieve department goals