Kitchen Manager Trainee at Wegmans Food Markets

Potomac, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Employee Development, Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Department Operations, Financial Support, Ordering, Scheduling, Payroll, Forecasting, Merchandising, Food Safety, Human Safety, Compliance, Systems Aptitude, Supervisory Experience

Industry

Retail

Description

Location: 14801 Dining Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as much availability that works with your schedule. Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $21.75 - $22.50 / hour Why Work Here Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. Job Description: At Wegmans, providing incredible service means ensuring the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest products available. In this role, you’ll work closely with Team Leaders, learning how to manage and develop team members’ knowledge, skills, and passion. In this specialized role, you’ll explore a unique area of our business while upholding our values and leading with high standards. You will also assist with managing department operations and supporting department financials while ensuring each employee goes above and beyond to exceed expectations and provide incredible customer service. This is a structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in an interview for or placement as a Team Leader. What will I do? Manage and develop team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful Ensure team members are providing incredible knowledge-based service by engaging with customers, helping locate items, offering unique suggestions, and efficiently and accurately fulfilling orders Manage all department operations, including ordering, scheduling, payroll, and forecasting, ensure the department runs efficiently, and maintain consistent two-way communication with team members and store management Use knowledge of products and trends to plan and create innovative, eye-catching, well-merchandised displays, ensure products are rotated for freshness, create excitement about new programs and products to drive sales Ensure the team properly uses equipment, handles products, keeps accurate logs, follows department job aids, food safety, human safety and 5S guidelines, and complies with Wegmans policies and federal and state laws Required Qualifications Customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery, or retail setting Systems aptitude Preferred Qualifications Managerial/supervisory experience Who is Wegmans Food Markets? At Wegmans, we're all about helping people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. We are a family-owned, values-based company with one simple promise: every day you get our best. And that starts with you! When you bring your authentic self to Wegmans, you help us live our mission every day. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place. WE are a food market where YOU make the difference. Join us to find the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

Responsibilities

This role involves working closely with Team Leaders to learn management, focusing on developing team members' knowledge and passion while upholding company values and high standards. Responsibilities include managing department operations, assisting with financials, and ensuring employees consistently exceed expectations to provide incredible customer service.