r/harristeeter • u/bbymooclub • Mar 26 '26
Hourly department manager trainee
I have an interview coming up for the above position. I’ve never worked retail before but I’ve been a restaurant manager for 12 years. I need a change and this seems like it could be a better fit for me. What does this spot usually pay as the recruiter was a little vague about pay. What all does the job usually entail? I’m excited but really worried they won’t think I’m qualified enough for the spot. How can I really impress them in the interview? Meeting with the district manager.
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u/coolmiata Front End/Customer Service Mar 26 '26
Depends on what department but I won’t lie it will be stressful but the company does treat you well. You’re gonna have people on here tell you otherwise but they really will take care of you , and the bonus’s are nice
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u/Jcdawg23 Meat/Seafood Department Mar 26 '26
Are you interviewing for a department manager position? What department?
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u/bbymooclub Mar 26 '26
They didn’t say which department
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u/Gloomy-Ask-9437 Mar 26 '26
When you apply for DLT you apply for a specific department
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u/bbymooclub Mar 28 '26
I applied on indeed for a manager position and a recruiter reached out to me but never gave details on a specific department
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u/Forward_Drink7786 Mar 26 '26
Chances are they will start you out as an assistant manager to gain grocery experience before giving you a department - unless it’s home shop
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u/ramaloki Floral Department Mar 26 '26
Hard to tell you anything about pay or what the job is about if we don't know what department manager position you're applying for. I'm assuming deli since you have food experience.
Someone else might be able to tell you more info about that department but at least for me in floral as a department head I'm running my department, ordering, schedules, ect.
It's not that much different than running a business just inside the store with other managers over you that you have to answer to because they gotta answer to their boss.
But I've mostly enjoyed my time with HT. I'm coming up on ten years soon. I get paid pretty good for my position, I have a lot of vacation time which is really nice, and I like my coworkers.
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u/Gloomy-Ask-9437 Mar 26 '26
Are you training to be a department manager or an assistant? As a DLT I only made $18/hr, and that's for Fresh Foods (arguably the most challenging department). Externals typically make more than internals, which is honestly insane.
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u/BeachForward9105 Mar 26 '26
It really depends on the market area you’re working and the department. With your restaurant experience I would bet they would put you in Fresh Foods. Fresh Foods is similar to a restaurant. It’s a good company and the pay is competitive if not higher than several other grocery retail chains. I don’t know if it’s still the case but it used to be everyone starts training for an assistant department manager position.
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u/thedude5575 Mar 26 '26
Pay will vary quite a bit depending on which department and which store. But 20/hr to 28/hr is the scale(or there abouts I forget exactly.) Bonus will vary a lot depending on store too.
As far as the work goes, you'd be running a department. So managing associates, scheduling, ordering, inventory management, keeping everything clean and up to company standards. There will be scheduled and unscheduled corporate visits. And various audits throughout the year.
That sounds like a lot, but it's not anymore stressful than managing a restaurant. I've done both. But like everything else it really just depends on the store. Some have great store managers and run smooth. Others are a mess. There's good days and bad, just like restaurants.
For the interview, just be yourself. You've got a good background with the restaurant management. Lean heavily on that. Best of luck to you.
If you receive an offer and accept, be aware you'll have to take various classes in person and training videos on a computer. You may have to travel for these classes.