Assistant Store Manager - $50 to $55K Annual Salaried, Excellent Benefits & Qtrly incentive bonus - Cosentino's Sunfresh #448 4001 Mill ST KCMO 64111

This is an exempt position that formally reports to the Store Director.

Knowledge

• Valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.
• Food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Liquor license is required prior to the first day of work (if applicable).
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a food service, retail, and/or grocery store setting.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of the activities of all departments in a manner that is operationally effective, motivating, and respectful.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere that includes cooperation, teamwork, high morale, and recognition for a job well done.
• Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
• Address employee relations issues and work with the Human Resource team to resolve them if needed.
• Conduct effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for any department in the store.
• Resolve customer complaints professionally and recognize when to involve the District Manager or corporate team.
• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Manage labor costs to balance customer service needs with company expenditure goals.
• Monitor overall quality of each department and meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and creative displays.
• Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal skills for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrate basic math and reading skills required for the position.
• Maintain open communication with the Store Director regarding any issues, concerns, or incidents in the store.
• Oversee orientation programs and departmental training, identifying additional development opportunities for employees.
• Active in community relations and promote a charitable image through proper use of monthly donation funds.
• Support the company by completing additional tasks, assisting other stores or departments as needed, and gaining new skills.

Physical Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms, twisting at the waist, and lifting objects up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items up to a peak force of 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods on hard surfaces (tile, asphalt, concrete).
• Repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of grocery coolers and freezers.
• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 15 ft (non-essential).