Assistant Store Manager - Vermont

Healthy Living • Aurora, IL

1d • $60,320 - $63,440 • Onsite

About The Position

WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE COOLEST HUMANS IN TOWN! Come join a team that: Focuses on teamwork, Supports a collaborative environment, Puts curiosity and great ideas, first, Is dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, Builds community relationships, Loves food and cooking, Has fun while working hard! At Healthy Living, our mission is simple but powerful: to inspire a passion for amazing food, vibrant health, and genuine well-being. As an independent, community-driven supermarket chain serving Vermont and New York, we're not just a place to shop—we’re a place to gather, connect, eat, and work. We believe in exceptional hospitality, delicious and nourishing food, supporting local farmers and producers, and cultivating a workplace where people truly love what they do. If you're looking to grow your career while making an impact in your community, we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview
The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) serves as the Store Director’s (SD) strategic partner. Someone who exemplifies our core values and works with dedication to advance the company’s vision. In this key leadership role, the ASM supports the SD and ownership by fully embracing the company culture and empowering our team of Managers to elevate both their leadership and the service they provide to staff and guests.
An effective ASM views the store as a dynamic, interconnected whole, constantly assessing how each department functions and how it impacts overall performance. With a “store-wide heat map” mindset, the ASM collaborates with Managers to allocate team members where they are needed most, ensuring efficient operations and timely delivery of products to our guests.
The ASM prioritizes the needs of the business while maintaining ownership of their designated departments. Through clear delegation and focused execution, they enable Managers to lead effectively while supporting them with guidance, coaching, and accountability.
Above all, the ASM leads with calm, confident energy, setting the tone for the store and cultivating a culture of excellence. Their leadership inspires follow-through, as they model professionalism, establish clear expectations, provide consistent feedback, and hold all team members accountable.
The ASM’s primary areas of focus include Perishable, Non-Perishable, and Special Projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year of purchasing experience in a retail setting
• At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience in retail/culinary/hospitality industry

Responsibilities

• Oversees and is accountable for day-to-day store operations and ensures compliance with all programs, merchandising directives, initiatives and HL standards
• Supports department managers in designated departments
• Promotes and empowers continuous quality improvement across all departments
• Ensures staff are treated fairly and are provided a positive, energetic and joyful work community in accordance with State and Federal law and Staff Resource Guide/Store Policies
• Ensures that Managers stay on task and are prioritizing correctly
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws: licenses, permits and health & safety regulations; manages and monitors compliance with applicable federal and state health and safety laws
• Supports department Managers by monitoring overall store conditions and helping to meet hospitality objectives and budgetary goals
• Motivates & inspires all HL staff
• Provides genuine, “extra mile” hospitality to all staff and Guests
• Builds a strong team through mutual trust, respect and coordination and promotes and encourages the same between Managers and staff
• Provides a model of supportive, participatory and servant leadership promoting concepts of team building and empowerment
• Works with P&E to interview and hire supervisory staff
• Works in conjunction with Department Managers to hire all store staff
• Regularly evaluates performance of Managers; performs regular and timely performance reviews and 30-day check-ins
• Provides and coordinates Manager training as necessary to ensure success; fosters a work environment that promotes ongoing education and development
• Works with P&E on all disciplinary actions and terminations for staff
• Coaches Department Managers regarding any corrective actions for staff
• Schedules and participates in weekly one-on-one meetings with each Department Manager (direct report)

Benefits

• Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
• Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
• Healthy Commutes! Program
• 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
• Free Celtics tickets

What This Job Offers

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