Assistant Store Manager

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. 8‑hour shifts, 5 days per week. Availability to work opening, closing and midday shifts within a 6:00 am‑8:30 pm timeframe. One weekend shift is required each week. Must be 18 years or older.

Pay

Starting salary: $50,000‑$60,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store‑Wide Discount
• Employer‑Paid Short‑Term Disability
• Employer‑Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Employer‑Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401(k) with 3% matching after one year and at least 1,000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Create and foster an exceptional store experience for customers and team members.
• Assist with daily store operations, including staffing, incident handling, facilities, and category management.
• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales and labor goals.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager and Department Heads to follow daily merchandising, ordering, and quality‑control guidelines.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop team members in partnership with the Store Manager and Human Resources.
• Assume Store Manager and/or Department Head responsibilities during vacations and team transitions.
• Provide leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy and enthusiasm, and drives results.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of leading a team in a fast‑paced food‑related or retail environment.
• Effective communicator with enthusiasm for customer service.
• Passion for the local and natural foods industry.
• Aspiring to grow into the Store Manager position.
• Leadership style that emphasizes service, positivity, and team productivity.
• Ability to adjust pacing based on volume, time, and temperature demands.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and detail‑oriented skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper food handling.

Requirements

• Full sense range (vision, hearing, sense of smell) for label reading, color discrimination, quality control, and communication.
• Ability to lift, grip, and carry objects up to 50‑75 lb frequently (boxes, cans, tools, products).
• Capability to stoop, squat, and kneel to retrieve items from shelving and carts.
• Walking short distances to transport items between areas.
• Prolonged standing.
• Work environment primarily movement‑based (walking/standing) rather than sedentary.
• Ability to work in cold environments (cooler, freezer, back‑stock) and handle cold products for extended periods.