A food manager at a grocery is in charge of the store.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a food manager at a grocery store is in charge of training and hiring new employees, setting store policies, coming up with effective plans for merchandising, helping customers if they have a question, comment, or complaint, and watching sales in the store to determine losses or profits. As of 2010, food managers at grocery stores made an average salary of $40,000 to start, according to PayScale.com.
Certification
To qualify as a manager of a grocery, or anywhere that stores, prepares, and displays food, you must have certification given by the state's Department of Health. The test contains questions about food protection, preparing food, maintenance of equipment, sanitation standards, and cleaning of utensils. You must pass the certification test, and then you have five years to display the certification before a retest is needed.
Management Training
According to the BLS, many large chain grocery stores put their managers through management training prior to starting to qualify for the position. During training, potential managers learn maintain a budget, schedule employees, and implement merchandising throughout the store. It is also required that they understand basics about human resources, strategic planning, chain management, and food safety. To qualify as a manager, it is essential that you have leadership ability, effective communication skills, and are able to perform even while under pressure.
Education
While not all groceries expect their managers to have a lengthy education, many large grocery stores will consider only those who have college training. Grocery chain owners often look for those who have received a bachelor's degree in food marketing and management or business administration, or even request that managers graduate from a community college or technical institute. To be qualified, many grocery stores look for manager applicants who have experience in the food industry, as well as those in retail sales or other management positions.
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