Assistant Store Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store execution across all departments
• Maintain store conditions, cleanliness, and merchandising standards
• Ensure accurate receiving, stock flow, inventory levels, and backroom organization
• Support seasonal transitions, floor resets, and display execution
• Uphold all company procedures and ensure reliable coverage across shifts
• Support store financial goals, sales, labor, shrink and margin targets
• Address issues quickly to minimize customer or operational impact

People Leadership and Team Development

• Coach associates and department leads through clear expectations and feedback
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and performance management of talent
• Address employee concerns promptly and appropriately
• Maintain a respectful, accountable, high-energy work environment
• Model leadership behaviors that reinforce store culture and service standards
• Support performance reviews and contributing to development plans

Customer Experience

• Provide active floor leadership during peak hours
• Coach and reinforce service expectations
• Resolve customer concerns with good judgment and urgency
• Ensure front-end operations deliver speed, accuracy, and friendly service; oversee front end cash control processes
• Support programs that strengthen customer trust and store reputation

Merchandising and Inventory Execution

• Own execution in the grocery department and assigned departments
• Monitor ordering, product flow, and rotation to protect freshness and reduce shrink
• Accurately inventory counts, stock levels, and storage practices
• Support execution of planograms, displays, and promotional sets
• Partner with department leads to maintain in-stock conditions and presentation standards
• Manage back stock visibility so associates know what is available

Safety, Compliance and Loss Prevention

• Lead safety routines, training, and execution of OSHA and company standards
• Ensure OSHA, safety, and food-handling standards are consistently followed
• Support loss prevention programs and enforce store security procedures
• Investigate incidents and document them accurately and promptly

About You

• 5-7 years of retail and grocery experience, with two years in a Manager or Assistant Manager position
• Experience leading and managing a P&L required
• Proven skills in recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching
• Keen awareness of all current retail safety and OSHA guidelines
• Knowledge and experience with the following equipment/procedures: hand jack, hand truck, trash compactor, bailer, forklift, cutter, proper lifting techniques, proper scanning techniques
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Thorough understanding of perishable department operations and merchandising
• Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, managers, and any outside vendor
• Good organizational skills, with a full understanding of operation systems and bookkeeping procedures
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a stressful environment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of current retail safety standards and OSHA guidelines. Ability to apply on-the-job safety training, to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises
• Proficient in MS office properties (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Pay

Salary Range: $60,000
Annual Bonus Program
401(k)
Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

Contact Information

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