Assistant Center Store Manager

GSO • Wilmette, IL

6d

About The Position

The Assistant Center Store Manager is the store’s point person for excellence across key center store categories, including Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy, and Beer & Wine. The role ensures product freshness, pricing accuracy, merchandising compliance, inventory integrity, and guest engagement while supporting operational standards. It calls for passion, excellence, hospitality, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.

This position also supports front-end operations during peak business times, including working as a cashier or in other areas. The schedule is flexible and includes weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. The pay range is $18.19–$19.40 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements; grasp, bend, and reach; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; and work in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including up to 4 hours without a break or as required by law.
• Ability to use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Must wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, as well as personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure center store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation, dating, and temperature compliance for dairy and frozen items.
• Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
• Coordinate ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer, and wine with department leadership.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, and ensure proper receiving and storage procedures.
• Support compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.
• Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%.
• Early Earn Wage Access, with access to up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on demand per pay period.
• 401K contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individuals and families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed