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Service Manager

Hy-Vee

Skills

Preferred

  • customer service
  • learning their names
  • ad

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.

Responsibilities

  • No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:
  • Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and going out of your way to make every visit a great one
  • Lead by example and maintain positive employee relations, creating an atmosphere of friendliness, teamwork, and accountability throughout the store
  • Plan, prepare, and adjust work schedules, assign employees to specific duties, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed properly and on time
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of employees across all areas of the store in the Department Manager's absence, or perform the work necessary at all job levels
  • Ensure proper customer service throughout the store and address specific customer issues promptly and professionally
  • Train workers in store policies, department procedures, and job duties and provide ongoing education for employees on updated policies and procedures
  • Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or dismissals
  • Train and enforce safety procedures to provide a safe and healthy work environment; fill out customer accident forms and first reports of injury as needed
  • Order merchandise, verify deliveries, ensure quality, and report discrepancies between orders and received product
  • Determine the location of ad and promotional displays and ensure product quality and quantities meet customer and store demands
  • Compile, store, retrieve, and understand managerial data including sales, inventory reports, and ad and display projections
  • Review personnel records for completeness and accuracy and understand the basics of the payroll system
  • Handle cash registers and Western Union, money order, and hunting and fishing license transactions
  • Recommend cost reduction programs and additions, deletions, and shelf allocation of merchandise
  • Handle confidential information including pricing, sales reports, profit and loss reports, and employee wages with discretion
  • Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
  • Report to work when scheduled and on time

Requirements

  • Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
  • Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately
  • Interview to obtain basic information, guide and direct people clearly, follow technical manuals, and maintain increased contact with customers and employees
  • Lead and develop a team while building a collaborative, customer-focused store culture
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required

Preferred

  • Two or more years of similar or related work experience preferred

Additional Considerations

  • Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required - 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: Service Manager
  • Department: General
  • FLSA: Hourly
  • Revision Date: 07/2026

Reporting Relationships

  • Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of HWH, Perishables, Store Operations, and eCommerce
  • Direct Reports: All positions except those listed above or as designated by the Store Director

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 retail store environment where you will be active throughout the store.
  • You will have exposure to dust, noise, and temperature extremes, with possible equipment movement hazards and occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals or solvents.
  • Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.
  • Are you ready to smile, apply today.
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.