Department Lead

Job overview

The Department Lead is an onsite, full-time position in Charlotte, NC, with a starting rate of $18.32 per hour. The role leads assigned Dry, Disposables, Culinary Equipment Supplies, and fresh departments at CHEF’STORE, a US Foods retail store. The position helps the store meet sales and service goals by maintaining inventory, merchandise presentation, freshness, and customer service. It also supports store operations by coaching associates and serving as Manager on Duty, including opening or closing when store management is absent.

What you'll do

• Lead assigned departments
• maintain inventory levels, complete daily orders, and support sales, freshness, and in-stock standards. Maintain merchandise presentation and pricing
• stock shelves, set displays, ring up sales, and clean as needed. Coach associates, support safety and facility upkeep, and perform Manager on Duty and opening or closing duties when store management is absent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

department lead

charlotte nc

us foods

chef’store

full-time

onsite

retail store

inventory management

customer service

merchandise presentation

manager on duty

weekend availability

$18.32/hour

high school diploma required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Why this role

Starting rate $18.32/hour; schedule flexibility Monday–Sunday between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; high school diploma or equivalent required; three years of retail, restaurant, or customer service experience required. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability, and life insurance.

About the employer

US Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other General Merchandise Retailers. Sector: 45.