Assistant Store Manager

Rusty Lantern Markets LLC • Brunswick, ME

13d

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is a key member of the store leadership team, with primary responsibility for our fresh and prepared food departments (meat, deli, and prepared foods).

In this role, you’ll partner closely with store leadership to:

Lead and develop associates
Ensure food quality, safety, and presentation
Support daily operations and performance goals
Create a welcoming environment for customers and teammates alike

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the floor, developing others, and making a visible impact in a fast‑paced, food‑focused environment.

Requirements

• Experience leading or supervising teams in food service, retail, grocery, or hospitality
• Strong understanding of mid-sized grocery store operations and merchandising techniques.
• Comfort working in a fresh food or kitchen-driven environment
• Must have the flexibility to work a second shift schedule, i.e. 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm and weekends.
• Specialization in food service, made to order food items
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to learn systems, processes, and operational standards
• Flexibility to work a second-shift schedule (2:00–10:00 pm) and weekends
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Department manager or equivalent leadership experience
• Experience across fresh departments (deli, prepared foods, produce, specialty foods, retail)
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen or made-to-order food environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support associates across Fresh departments to deliver consistent quality and service
• Build an inclusive, respectful environment where team members feel valued and customers feel welcome
• Hire, train, and develop teammates using established tools and best practices
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee product receiving, preparation, merchandising, and presentation
• Maintain accurate records for production, inventory, shrink, and sales
• Use company systems for scheduling, ordering, reporting, and performance tracking
• Support financial goals including sales growth, labor efficiency, shrink control, and gross margin
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across departments

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Your birthday off 🎉
• Holiday pay plus floating holiday
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with generous employer contributions (including family coverage)
• Annual raises and monthly bonus potential
• Team member store discount
• Employee referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees