Grocery Manager - Maumee

Role summary

Grocery Manager - Maumee is a role at Walt Churchill's Market in Maumee, Ohio, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-22. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Grocery Manager - Maumee

Company

Walt Churchill's Market

Location

Maumee, Ohio, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Customer Service

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-22

Job description

Description

Walt Churchill’s Market is looking for a Full-Time Grocery Manager at our Maumee , OH location.

If you LOVE great food, deliver consistent QUALITY, RESPECT your co-workers, CARE about customers, and maintain a SAFE and CLEAN work environment, we want to talk to you!

Job Summary:

The Grocery Manager works to maximize sales and profitability for their department by providing excellent customer service and maintaining department and store cleanliness. The Grocery Manager maintains a well-stocked department, follows store procedures, and keeps an eye toward improving processes and product offerings whenever possible. The Grocery Manager supervises all Grocery Department employees and is expected to work 5 days per week for a total of 45 hours, including one weekend day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional service in all areas

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department on the sales floor and in the stock room

Assure proper stocking and rotation of all department products, including backstock

Participate in meetings with vendors and department managers, including but not limited to weekly manager meetings and marketing meetings

Maintain timely email, phone, and in-person communication with vendors and customers

Coordinate product additions and pricing information with vendors, department managers at other WCM locations, and the pricing department

Work with the store manager to plan future ad features and AppCard promotions

Track sales and order products to meet customer demand and increase profits, maintaining adequate inventory on all products

Ensure incoming grocery shipments are unloaded efficiently and safely

Control department expenses by enhancing operations, meeting budgeted goals, and controlling shrink

Minimize out-of-stock and overstock product to ensure fresh merchandise

Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards mandated by government regulations

Train staff on job duties, department procedures, and proper/safe use of equipment

Delegate work for maximum productivity, and motivate staff to achieve department goals

Monitor staff progress and provide feedback regularly; coach and complete performance evaluations

Regularly verify product pricing and replace price tags and/or signage as needed

Promote grocery items using announcements, special displays, signage, cross merchandising, weekly ads, and seasonal plans for end caps and shippers

Keep up with product and merchandising trends in the area by visiting other stores, visiting relevant websites, talking with customers, etc; implement improvements in the Grocery Department in order to keep WCM relevant and competitive

Determine optimal staffing levels and schedule staff for full coverage, not exceeding the maximum sales per labor hour

Attend food shows as directed by upper management

Conduct quarterly inventory for the department

May be called upon to manage store in absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager

May be expected to take on additional store duties, such as running the cash register and closing the store as needed

Should expect to closer the store at least 1 night per week

We Offer:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan - Become a WCM Owner!!

Begin accruing PTO immediately, with eligibility to use it after 90 days

Employee Discount

401K with Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Training and Job Advancement Opportunities

COME BEE PART OF OUR 100+ YEAR TRADITION AND SEE WHY WALT CHURCHILL'S MARKET IS "BETTER BECAUSE"!!

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

Moderate computer skills, including email, Excel, Word, and online ordering systems

Great multitasking, organizational, communication, and customer service skills

Comfortable working with the public and greeting, speaking with, and assisting customers

Attention to detail, ensuring duties are completed correctly and on time

Leadership, sales, and merchandizing skills

Previous experience working with vendors and ordering product

Ability to travel to trade shows, seminars, and other retailers

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED

Previous experience in grocery retail experience is required; 3+ years

Previous experience in Grocery Department management, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching

Must be able to frequently lift up 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Frequent use of carts and pallet jacks (manual and electric)

Frequent use of step ladders and step stools

Ability to read small print on labels and shelf tags