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STR MGMT/CUSTOMER SVC DEPT LEADER

Kroger Family of Companies

Palatine, ILTemporary$50–60K/yrTracked 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–60K/yr
Location
Palatine, IL
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The department leader creates an outstanding customer experience by supervising all front‑end functions, maintaining a safe, clean environment, and championing the Customer 1st strategy. They communicate expectations, lead daily huddles, ensure cash and safety procedures, and coach associates to deliver excellent service while adhering to company values and regulations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Handle Stressful Situations

Qualifications

Must Be 21+Current Alcohol Sellers PermitHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCashier Retail or Management ExperienceCompleted Checker Uscan Service Booth and Bagger Training

Full job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities of the front-end. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.

  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the store and make suggestions about products.

  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.

  • Understand inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering.

  • Observe scheduled shift operating hours.

  • Lead front end team by supporting service expectations such as, but not limited to, QueVision, money services, self-checkout goals.

  • Ensure that customers' needs are addressed quickly and professionally.

  • Conduct daily huddles with front end associates to discuss service standard and results.

  • Perform cash loans and pick-ups from all store registers as needed through their shift using the VeriBalance system and safe procedures; verify safe counts at the beginning of the shift and balance safe at the end of shift.

  • Manage breaks and lunches for all front end associates including cashiers, baggers, service booth clerks, fuel clerks, and relief help.

  • Observe, coach, praises all front end associates on a daily basis on all front end expectations such as, but not limited to proper checking techniques, engagement, Que-Vision, self-checkout lead behaviors, proper bagging.

  • Follow procedures to limit shrink such as, but not limited to checking for bottom of basket, scanning all items, avoid manual hand rings, proper use of gold slips, close the loop and follow up with all register operators.

  • Ensure that all current customer service, cash control, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed.

  • 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 department or store manager of any items in need of repair.

  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.

  • Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.

  • Oversee and manage the efficient operations of all functions and activities of the front-end.

  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

  • Having successfully completed checker, Uscan, service booth, and bagger training

  • Effective communication skills

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  • Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position

  • Must be 21 or older

  • Current alcohol sellers permit once employed

Desired

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Cashier, retail, or management experience

  • <

$50000.00 - $60000.00 per year

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