Grocery Produce Department Manager

Plum Market is seeking a Produce Manager to lead our fresh produce department in a fast-paced, guest-focused retail environment. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of freshness, quality, and presentation for fruits and vegetables. Key duties include ordering and forecasting, inventory and shrink control, merchandising seasonal and organic offerings, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. You'll train, schedule, and coach team members, support a culture of hospitality and teamwork, and drive sales through exceptional guest service and engaging displays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the produce department, ensuring freshness, quality, and in-stock conditions
• Order and forecast produce based on sales trends, seasonality, and promotions
• Manage inventory, rotation, and shrink to meet budget and waste goals
• Design and maintain attractive, on-brand merchandising and signage for produce displays
• Train, schedule, and coach team members, promoting Plum Market's hospitality-focused culture
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Provide exceptional guest service, responding to questions and special requests
• Collaborate with store leadership on pricing, promotions, and sales initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and distributors
• Monitor department performance metrics and implement improvements to drive sales and profitability

Required Skills

• Produce quality assessment
• Inventory management
• Retail merchandising
• Ordering and forecasting
• Team leadership
• Customer service
• Food safety and sanitation
• Shrink control
• Vendor relations
• Point-of-sale systems