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Skills for Chicagoland's Future
Location: Chicago, IL 60601 Document ID: AB052-4UTA Posted on: 2017-04-2704/27/2017 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2017-05-27
Department Manager Trainee - Jewel-Osco
Department Manager Trainee - Jewel-Osco
Jewel-Osco management training programs are focused on developing leaders, capable of succeeding in today's competitive environment. The Department Manager Trainee leads one of the various store departments.
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Hiring Company: Jewel-Osco
Since 1899, Jewel-Osco has been committed to bringing quality service, exceptional stores and great products throughout Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
At Jewel-Osco, your future starts now! Jewel-Osco offers a range of career opportunities in a dynamic retail environment. Jewel- Osco promotes from within whenever possible - many of the top management began as part-time or full-time store employees.
Training Program Description
Jewel-Osco management training programs are focused on developing leaders, capable of succeeding in today's competitive environment. The Steps to success as a Jewel Management Trainee begins with a blend of formal development sessions and practical hands on application. The following key elements are involved:
- Jewel-Osco's most talented Store Directors provide formal instruction in leadership and operations throughout the program.
- The training program is comprehensive and advances the individual through the program at an accelerated pace.
- Trainees are given many opportunities to apply their training and knowledge is real life situations.
Purpose
To provide friendly, courteous and prompt customer service; to attain budgeted sales and profit goals of the Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar Departments; to train and supervise Department associates; to direct and participate in all Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar activities; to communicate with Store Director; to monitor and enforce government and Jewel regulations; to compile and place shop orders.
Essential Functions
- Assists and communicates with customers in a friendly, courteous and prompt manner; receives and records special customer orders via the telephone or in the store utilizing suggestive sales techniques.
- Directs and participates in Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar Department activities, including receiving, designing, preparing, pricing, displaying, maintaining, and ordering product in order to maximize sales, earnings, and customer satisfaction in the Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar Department and the store. Updates Department d cor for seasonal merchandising.
- Attains budgeted sales and profit goals of the Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar Department.
- Prepares weekly work schedule to ensure adequate coverage and service level, while adhering to weekly sales/labor rate.
- Trains and supervises Department associates in all Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar activities, policies, and procedures. Reports incidents requiring discipline to the Store Director.
- Evaluates performance and counsels Department associates.
- Compiles Department orders and inventories; orders product from the warehouse and direct suppliers using an order guide or the telephone.
- Communicates with Store Director on Floral/Chef's Kitchen/Bake Shop/Farmstand/Market/Coffee Bar activities.
- Prepares and completes documentation required by the Company or Store Director.
- Monitors, complies and enforces government and Jewel policies and procedures.
- Prepares gift baskets, party trays, special orders, floral arrangements, and/or other Department items in keeping with Company merchandising plans, customer requests, and general aesthetic principals.
- Attends Company training meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Store Director.
Requirements
- Ability to frequently reach, lift, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, move rapidly, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are necessary
- Exposure to approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit while handling products in hot cases, 35 degrees Fahrenheit while handling products in cold cases, 28 degrees Fahrenheit while handling products in cooler. Working conditions consist of a temperature controlled store environment.
- Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work outdoors.
Location
Various Chicagoland area locations.
Compensation and Benefits
Jewel-Osco offers competitive pay, interactive hands-on training, associate discount, excellent benefits, 401k, paid vacation.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Jewel-Osco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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