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Department Lead

Lynchburg VA, USFull-time$31k–$50k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead department functions for Dry, Disposables, Culinary Equipment, and fresh departments in a retail food store, ensuring inventory, presentation, and customer service.

Role type

Department Lead (Retail)

Builds

Departmental sales and customer experience in a retail food store

Domain

Retail / Food & Beverage

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Inventory management, customer service, staff training and coaching, opening/closing procedures, safety compliance, physical stocking and lifting

Preferred skills

Freight handling, business decision making, adaptability, commercial acumen

Technologies

Computer, word processing, email, internet software

Responsibilities

Ensure proper inventory levels and complete daily orders; maximize sales through superior customer service and freshness standards; train and motivate staff; maintain appealing presentation and pricing; open and close the store in the absence of management; ensure a safe work environment; perform physical stocking, shelving, and cleaning duties.

Seniority

Individual Contributor, Lead level