Assistant Store Manager - FoodMaxx - 1962 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906

About Us

The Save Mart Companies is California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—serve the unique needs of their communities. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, working closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up. We are part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company with a long-term strategic focus on growth and success.

About the Role

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) at Food Maxx works in tandem with the Store Manager to direct and lead all aspects of store operations. The ASM is accountable for managing store conditions, product quality, and inventory, and assumes full control of the store in the absence of the Store Manager. This role leads the front-end to meet or exceed company service levels and is responsible for achieving maximum sales and gross profits while controlling labor, utilities, and other operating expenses.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations with an emphasis on the front-end, directing team members to meet or exceed expected service levels and overseeing cash management.
• Develop and implement team member work shift schedules.
• Oversee departments and team members, providing direction, assignments, and duties; act as the final decision-maker on operational issues in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and resolve inventory issues with vendors and warehouses; audit product quality and ensure "date integrity" throughout the store.
• Assign, direct, supervise, and coach team members; complete performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Manage the in-store training program and provide ongoing developmental opportunities, including individualized and group training.
• Actively participate in recruiting and hiring, including evaluating applicants, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
• Promote effective two-way communication with customers and team members; identify areas for improvement and develop store-specific programs to enhance customer goodwill and teamwork.
• Drive customer focus and lead the execution of Voice of the Customer initiatives; train and hold team members accountable for excellent customer service.
• Support the achievement of store-wide sales goals; track and analyze sales and profitability data to control expenses and maximize profits.
• Direct team member activity in product recalls, store cleanliness, maintenance, and serve as the point of contact during regulatory inspections (e.g., Health Department, OSHA).
• Ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety, security, and other policies; implement action plans and audits to maintain legal compliance.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven abilities in decision-making, delegation, and conflict resolution.
• Strong organization, administration, and financial skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of store operations and financials.
• Knowledge of store hazardous materials, food safety rules, employment law, and applicable union contractual agreements.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, certification (e.g., RMCP), or additional grocery retail experience.
• Minimum of two years of management/leadership experience.
• Availability to work a variety of required retail hours.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and physical movement.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull, and lift objects.

Skills

• Customer Focus
• Leading People
• Management Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Delegation
• Integrity and Trustworthiness
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Management
• Team Member Development

Pay

Hiring pay range: $77,210.00 - $85,000.00.