Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Assistant Produce Manager responsible for daily operations, inventory control, customer service, and team supervision in the produce department.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, cut fruit/vegetable stations, and prepared salads
Domain
Retail grocery / Fresh produce
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Inventory management, customer service, team supervision, merchandising planning, cost control, food safety compliance, scheduling, data analysis (sales reports)
Preferred skills
Associate or bachelor's degree in business or food service, prior management experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), cutting lists, product logs
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations and resolve issues; manage department inventories and track sales reports; develop and implement merchandising plans; oversee associate scheduling and training; control department expenses and minimize product losses; ensure product quality, freshness, and proper rotation; maintain backroom organization and sanitation; verify deliveries and invoices; assist with unpacking, cleaning, trimming, and stocking produce; supervise department associates and potentially the Floral department.