About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager In-Training role prepares an individual to promote directly into an Assistant Store Manager position with confidence and success. The position formally reports to the Store Director and is non-exempt. The role involves learning store leadership practices, including team development, employee relations, interviewing, customer service, department operations, merchandising, and compliance with health, sanitation, and safety requirements. The employee is expected to complete ongoing training and development as outlined in the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Requirements

  • A valid driver's license is required for deliveries.
  • A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
  • A liquor license is required before the first day of work if required by the location.
  • At least two years of management experience in a food service, retail, and/or grocery store setting.
  • Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills for positive customer and peer interactions.
  • Basic math and reading skills required for the position.
  • Ability to reach overhead with both arms, twist at the waist, and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds with both hands.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods on hard surfaces.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend and squat, sometimes to floor level.
  • Ability to work in colder grocery cooler and freezer conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Ability to climb a ladder, potentially up to 15 feet.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to promote and model a positive team atmosphere characterized by cooperation, teamwork, high morale, positive interactions and communications, and recognition.
  • Learn to provide coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
  • Learn to address employee relations issues and work with Human Resources when needed.
  • Learn to conduct effective interviews to hire quality candidates for store departments.
  • Help address customer complaints professionally and recognize when to involve the Store Director, District Manager, or corporate team.
  • Implement Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
  • Learn how each department operates, including merchandising, setup, maintaining appearance throughout the day, and closing procedures.
  • Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and creative displays.
  • Safely and competently operate, clean, and maintain equipment.
  • Comply with and help ensure team compliance with health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
  • Maintain open communication with the Store Director about store issues, concerns, or incidents.
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by management, assist other stores or departments as needed, and gain new skills when necessary.
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