Floral Department Leader D2 KS101 20.91/hr

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Department: KS Produce

Post End Date:

Position Type: Employee

Position Reports To: Store Management

Position Supervises: N/A

Pay Level:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct, support and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Floral department. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Promote trust and respect among associates by communicating company, department, and job specific information. * Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals. * Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets. * Develop adequate scheduling to meet customer needs. * Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process. * Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines. * Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by possessing knowledge of products sold within the department; inform customers of specials and make recommendations as appropriate; Cut flowers and foliage to customer's requests using proper tools. * Prepare corsages, flower arrangements, balloons, and set-up displays and fixtures. * Identify all varieties of foliage, blooms and fresh cut flowers. * Maintain quality and freshness of products by watering, trimming, cleaning and other care as required.. * Partner with store management to create and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results. * Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions. * Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor. * Monitor and control expenses for the department. * Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports. * Schedule routine price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs. * Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process. * Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cases and coolers temperature logs kept. * Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management. * Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate personnel of any items in need of repair. * Notify management of customer or employee accidents. * Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud. * Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

* Effective communication skills * Knowledge of basic math * Ability to handle stressful situations

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma or equivalent * Management experience * Floral experience * Retail experience * Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Education Level: None

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Regions: Mountain

States: Colorado

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Jobs at King Soopers:  The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits:

*Health care benefits *Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave *Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

*Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements *Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements *Eligible for annual bonus *Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits:

*Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements *Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.  At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone(tm) and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.  We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  CO || Thornton || 13700 Colorado Blvd || 80602 || King Soopers || None || Produce/Floral || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None 

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The Kroger Co.
Website : http://www.kroger.com