Assistant Grocery Department Manager- Rainbow Blossom Highlands Market

Rainbow Blossom • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Rainbow Blossom is a locally owned natural foods store founded in 1977 and serving the Louisville community. The company describes itself as values-driven, supporting health, wellness, and individuality, and aims to provide a professional, supportive, and meaningful workplace.

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager with daily department operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandising, inventory management, and team leadership. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the department well stocked, organized, and inviting while providing exceptional customer service. The position works with the Grocery Manager, Store Manager, and store team to maintain department standards, support employees, and keep operations running smoothly. The Assistant Grocery Manager leads the department when the Grocery Manager is away.

Based on business needs, the role may also include work in other store areas, such as cashiering, stocking, customer service, and general store operations. This is a full-time position of no more than 40 hours per week. A flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required. The work involves frequent standing and walking, occasional work in coolers, freezers, and outdoor conditions, and lifting up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role reports directly to the Store Manager, with oversight from the Grocery Manager.

Requirements

• At least one year of customer service experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform frequent standing and walking, occasionally work in coolers, freezers, and outdoor conditions, and lift up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable leading a team while working alongside team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous grocery, retail, or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Grocery department operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and merchandising.
• Lead and coach team members, delegate tasks, and follow up to ensure accountability.
• Maintain organized shelves, attractive displays, and accurate inventory.
• Monitor backstock, product rotation, expiration dates, and department cleanliness.
• Conduct regular department audits to maintain operational and safety standards.
• Assist with product selection and merchandising decisions to support department profitability.
• Provide exceptional customer service and help resolve customer needs.
• Perform cashiering, stocking, customer service, and other grocery or store responsibilities as assigned.
• Partner with the Grocery Manager and Store Manager to support overall store operations.
• Attend monthly Grocery department meetings and maintain strong team communication.
• Lead the department when the Grocery Manager is away.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Holiday pay.
• Competitive employee discount.
• Additional employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

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