Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly•Hampton, SC

23d

About The Position

As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role (highly recommended).
Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship across departments.
Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing short/long-term projects.
A passion for providing excellent service and maintaining high product quality.
A commitment to honest dealings and Piggly Wiggly's core business ethics.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and profitable environment.
Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. You'll lead by example in performance evaluations and delegating daily assignments.
Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles. You'll oversee damage reduction, manual backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
Help manage payroll budgets, expense controls, and financial reporting to ensure company goals are met.
Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and business ethics in all dealings with guests, vendors, and employees.
Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.