Retail Operations Manager – Grocery Store

Company: Food World Supermarket

Store Size: 176,000 Square Feet Full‑Service Grocery Store

Position Type: Full‑Time

Position Overview
Food World Supermarket is seeking an experienced and dynamic Retail Operations Manager to lead operations for our 176,000 sq. ft. high-volume grocery store. This role is responsible for overseeing all grocery retail functions including fresh departments, center store, front-end operations, inventory control, staffing, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong grocery retail experience who can drive operational excellence, maximize profitability, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of all grocery departments including Produce, Meat, Dairy, Deli, Bakery, Frozen, Dry Grocery, Non‑Food, and Front‑End

Lead and manage department managers and a large team (100+ employees)

Drive sales growth, gross margin, and overall store profitability

Monitor shrink, waste control, and inventory turnover

Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance with all regulatory standards

Develop staffing plans, scheduling, and labor cost control strategies

Maintain high merchandising standards and promotional execution

Analyze sales reports, KPIs, and financial data to improve performance





Build strong relationships with vendors and negotiate purchasing agreements

Resolve customer concerns and ensure exceptional customer service standards

Implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity

Qualifications

5+ years of senior management experience in a high-volume grocery store

Experience managing large-format grocery operations (100,000+ sq. ft. preferred)

Strong understanding of fresh departments and food safety regulations

Proven leadership and team development experience

Strong financial, budgeting, and inventory management skills

Experience with grocery POS systems and retail software

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Grocery retail expertise

Leadership & team building

Operational efficiency

Inventory & shrink control

Customer-focused leadership

Why Join Food World Supermarket?

Lead one of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.)

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Opportunity to shape and influence a growing grocery brand

Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization

Collaborative leadership setting

Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community

Food World Supermarket uses Workwolf’s AI‑enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job‑related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review.

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