Hey everyone, I recently started working for Kroger in June. I was hired as a cashier, and trained as a courtesy clerk/cashier. I did both for about two months then out of the blue my schedule said that I was training in the fuel center the following week. So I trained in the fuel center for two and a half days, and now I work 1-2 days per week in the fuel center and the rest inside either as a courtesy clerk or cashier. Today I went to a supervisor training course and learned all about the stupid QueVision system. My point is that my job is like five jobs in one! I'm a bagger one day, a cashier the next, then a fuel center attendant, then a supervisor, and finally a Uscan attendant.. I'm the freaking utility employee..
If I stick with this job for the next two years (until I graduate with my Bachelors in Business Administration) do you all think that it is possible for me to keep climbing the "ladder" and become a co-manager or even a store manager?
Also, what are your opinions on the Co-manager jobs, as well as the store manager position?
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
-Ghostbuster
-- Edited by Ghostbuster on Thursday 22nd of August 2013 12:13:02 AM
I think it shows they have faith in your abilities if they are moving you up that fast, but it sounds to be a little too much too quickly. You can definitely go into management once you finish college. It doesn't appear to be the worst job in the world but it does have its problems.
It's good they are training you and giving you new job responsibilities. Get those new tasks locked down and prove yourself and then say you are interested in moving into a position with more responsibilities once you are comfortable with it.
Kroger is a company with plenty of chances to move up for people that want to. It isn't hard if you have any kind of drive to succeed. I started at 19,000 a couple years ago when I got in the door, to making 32,000 currently, and I am on track to be making 42,000 within the next 6 months. No degree, 4 years prior grocery experience, 3 years management experience.
Your degree will get you to where you want to be faster, but isn't required to get into a store management job like being a co-manager.
Be aware that you would most likely be waiting a while to get a store manager position after becoming a co-manager. The spots aren't as plentiful since there is only one per store. That said, a co-manager pulls long hours, anywhere from 50-70 on average depending on the store you work in, the time of year (holidays, etc), but it comes with decent money. Your time is as a co-manager is when you'll be tested the most. The company will give you intensive training, push you to your limit and expect strong execution with positive results from you. Everyone has to put in their time, that would be you putting in your dues to the company.
Get known by key people, things are very political at times. Be sure to greet your coordinators, district manager, store management, and all department heads and get you known by your first name without them having to read the name badge. It's not purely who you know, but it's a part of it, make that impression that you are an excellent prospect.
In summary, despite all the complaining you see on these forums, it is a good company to work for.
