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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description
Job Title: Market Grille Department Manager
Department: Market Grille
FLSA: Hourly
Revision Date: 07/2026
About Hy-Vee
At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We’re seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers’ lives easier, healthier and happier.
The Role and Why It’s Important
The Market Grille Department Manager is the driving force behind one of the most dynamic departments in the store, setting the standard for customer service, team performance, food quality, and profitability. In this role, you’ll lead a team, manage day-to-day operations, and work closely with store leadership to ensure the department runs at its best every single day.
If you’re a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in building great teams, and loves delivering an exceptional customer experience, we’d love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
Set and uphold department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
Lead by example, greeting customers warmly, learning their names, and creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere throughout the department
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, discipline, and evaluate all department employees; approve employee discipline and recommend transfers, discharge, and salary increases
Determine department goals with the Store Director and establish weekly schedules and daily work plans
Inspect signage and displays for quality and quantity of merchandise and order product for replenishment
Figure retail pricing, extend and post invoices, and oversee department bookkeeping procedures
Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, compare to actuals, prepare ad projections, and write ads
Plan displays, promotions, and pre-orders and conduct department inventory
Ensure proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee product freshness and control shrink
Understand and troubleshoot equipment and ensure maintenance is performed as needed
Work closely with Restaurant and Service staff and communicate sales ideas and updates to the team
Unload trucks, check in delivered merchandise, and place product in appropriate storage areas
Ensure competitive pricing in the market area and attend meetings, seminars, and continuing education as needed
Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
Report to work when scheduled and on time
Your Skills: To be successful, you’ll need to be able to:
Lead and develop a team, maintaining high standards and a positive, energetic work environment
Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
Compose original correspondence, interpret written work instructions, and follow technical manuals
Conduct job applicant interviews and make sound hiring decisions
Use math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages for pricing, invoicing, and sales analysis
Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, employees, vendors, and store leadership
Reporting Relationships
Accountable and Reports to:
Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Food Service Director
Direct Reports: Department Employees
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent experience required; sanitation coursework helpful
Over one year of related work experience required
Physical Requirements:
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties
Working Environment:
This is a fast-paced role in a store kitchen and restaurant environment where you’ll be leading a team throughout your shift. You’ll have frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, equipment movement hazards, and cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.
