Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons • Garland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in leading Grocery Department operations, including merchandising, inventory management, customer service, associate development, and operational execution. The role helps maintain department standards, drive sales, control shrink, and provide an exceptional shopping experience. This is a working-leader role that assumes departmental responsibilities when the Grocery Manager is absent.

The position supports daily operations, stocking and merchandising, inventory and replenishment, customer service, associate training and direction, labor and performance goals, safety, food safety, and compliance. The Assistant Grocery Manager also coordinates daily priorities, communicates company initiatives, and partners with store leadership and other departments to support store goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous grocery retail experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service abilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; and frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and twist.
• Ability to operate department equipment safely and work in various store environments.
• Knowledge of grocery operations and merchandising practices, inventory management and replenishment, customer service and associate relations, labor utilization and scheduling support, product rotation and shrink reduction, team leadership and coaching, communication and problem-solving, and operational compliance and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of merchandising, inventory management, and grocery operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily Grocery Department operations.
• Ensure shelves, displays, end caps, and promotional merchandise are stocked, faced, and maintained according to company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering merchandise to meet customer demand.
• Verify product rotation and replenishment procedures.
• Support merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal initiatives.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and shelf tag integrity.
• Provide exceptional customer service, help customers with product inquiries, and address concerns professionally.
• Train, coach, and develop associates; provide daily direction and support, and help monitor performance and provide feedback to department leadership.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Support staffing and scheduling needs as assigned.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving, stock replenishment, backroom organization, and product storage.
• Help reduce shrink through inventory controls and product rotation; support department audits and inventory initiatives.
• Monitor department conditions and address operational opportunities.
• Support department sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals; assist with action plans to improve performance and manage labor resources effectively.
• Monitor product movement and identify merchandising opportunities; support efficient use of inventory and operational resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operating procedures.
• Promote workplace safety and safe equipment operation; maintain cleanliness and organization and conduct routine safety inspections.
• Support loss prevention and inventory control initiatives.
• Serve as acting department leader in the Grocery Manager’s absence; coordinate daily priorities and assignments.
• Communicate company initiatives and operational expectations, execute storewide programs, and partner with store leadership and other departments to achieve store goals.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company’s partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED