Produce Department Manager

Produce Department Manager (up to $27/h) Base Pay Range

$24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

As the Produce Department Manager, you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the produce department including department profitability, displays, inventory control, and leading the team to successfully drive business and sales. You are the focal point for ensuring every guest receives an exceptional shopping experience, listening and responding to their needs while being the subject matter expert of the department.

All Produce Department Managers must possess produce and perishable foods knowledge, hospitality skills, positive energy, dependability, basic math skills, and excellent communication skills.

• Model and deliver exceptional guest service and ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the produce department.
• Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices, and ensure product meets Citarella standards.
• Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision.
• Write department schedules, approve team members' PTO, maintain timecards, and manage labor.
• Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always met.
• Manage and maintain department inventory levels.
• Collaborate with buyer to ensure proper product assortment, merchandising, ordering, and inventory control.
• Monitor quality, freshness, culling of merchandise, and safeguard proper product rotation. Adhere to all DOH, DOA, and OSHA standards.
• Ensure the department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, and work areas).
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
• Assist store leadership, as required, to select, train, develop, and mentor team members.
• Cultivate, develop, and retain team members through motivation and feedback.
• Adhere to all assigned duties by the management team.
• Minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience managing a produce department in a grocery store environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule—including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job such as standing, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, pushing, and pulling items typically weighing 20‑75 pounds.
• Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and demonstrate self‑motivation.
• Capable of hiring, training, inspiring, and developing a team.
• Serves as a team builder and brand ambassador.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills;
  Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Competitive wages, medical/dental/vision and company‑sponsored life insurance benefits, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).