Assistant Club Manager Perishables

BJ's Wholesale Club • Hampton, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking an Assistant Club Manager in Training (AMIT) to provide leadership and drive club performance, particularly in departments they manage. This role prepares individuals for Assistant Club Manager positions in Merchandising, Perishables, or Member Experience, offering focused development and experience. The AMIT ensures consistent execution of policies, a positive member experience, adherence to GOLD standards, and provides overall leadership. Key functions include talent development, leadership display, and consistent results delivery. The AMIT leads audit compliance, drives collaboration, and oversees training for food safety and operational excellence. This role also serves as Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed, taking full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and member engagement during shifts. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained. Yearly certification for a forklift license may be required. In Florida, a qualifier certification for retail propane oversight is necessary.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a retail store, supermarket, or warehouse operations manager required.
• A strong drive for results and solid work ethic is required.
• Must be honest, straight-forward and committed to providing high levels of service to members.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must be able to lead and motivate a large team.
• Solid understanding of shrink controls, staff development, merchandising, customer service, problem solving, and conflict resolution required.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including managing/supervising cross-functional teams, training team members, and driving and communicating results.
• Knowledge of store operations, membership, front-line, gas station, tire bay, maintenance, receiving, and omni procedures required.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, MS Excel, Email) required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Servsafe certification.
• Forklift operator required.
• Open shift availability required.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of company training program preferred.
• High school diploma and/or college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Strategic Department Leadership: Partner with the Club Manager and other leaders to oversee daily operations across assigned departments (Merchandising, Perishables, or Member Experience), emphasizing business acumen, accountability, team engagement, and flawless execution of club standards.
• Recruit, Hire, and Onboard Team Members: Manage the full hiring process for assigned departments, including interviewing and staffing decisions, onboarding, and certification to ensure confident and capable team members.
• Oversee Labor Planning and Scheduling: Create and manage effective labor schedules aligned with business trends, sales patterns, and budgetary targets. Adjust coverage as needed to support operational demands.
• Drive Sales, Inventory Control, and Shrink Management: Lead execution of key operational processes to ensure in-stock conditions, minimize shrink, and drive sales performance through accurate inventory management and product availability.
• Champion Member Experience Standards: Model and enforce GAA (Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate), Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD), and LAST (Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank) service standards across departments.
• Execute Operational Readiness: Uphold “close to open” standards to ensure all departments are clean, stocked, safe, and ready for business at the start of each day.
• Lead Department Talent Management: Conduct performance reviews, mentor future leaders, and make informed decisions on promotions, merit increases, and transfers. Support formal development programs and succession planning.
• Utilize Tools and Reporting for Decision-Making: Use club-specific tools (e.g., production planning tools, NAFS, scorecards, scheduling systems, reporting dashboards) to identify opportunities and drive results.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Enforce policies and procedures including food safety, sanitation, OSHA, RIST, and cold chain compliance. Lead internal/external audits and resolve operational issues with minimal escalation.
• Support Special Initiatives and Transitions: Plan and execute merchandising transitions, seasonal sets, high-value space resets, and special projects as needed in coordination with club and regional leadership.
• Maintain Equipment and Facilities: Monitor and escalate equipment issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted operations across assigned areas.
• Perform Cross-Functional Support as Needed: Provide leadership support across Merchandising, Perishables, and Frontline departments at the Club Manager’s discretion.
• Utilize BJ’s MY WORK System: Execute daily tasks and initiatives assigned via BJ’s internal systems to support club compliance and performance.
• Operate Equipment Safely (as required): If assigned, operate forklifts in accordance with safety protocols and training requirements.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance: Demonstrate consistent presence as an essential function of the role to support execution and leadership coverage.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Free BJ’s Memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave)
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits (three medical plans, optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees