Closing Store Manager

Pete's Fresh Market • Wheaton, KS

3d • $20 - $22

About The Position

The Closing Store Manager oversees store operations during evening hours, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, supervising staff, and securing the facility at closing. The role requires leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment. The manager is expected to exemplify Pete’s Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.

The position supervises evening associates across departments, maintains store readiness and standards, oversees cash handling and closing security procedures, and helps ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. It also supports scheduling and labor management as directed by store leadership.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed, and involves physical work in varied temperatures and wet or dry conditions. The listed hourly rate is $20–$22 for both suburban and Chicago stores, with rates varying based on location, experience, and qualifications. Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage. Positions are eligible for overtime, and some may have guaranteed overtime.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in retail grocery operations or a similar role.
• Valid Food Handler Certification.
• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a retail store operations environment.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Customer service excellence.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Cash management skills.
• Attention to detail and conflict resolution skills.
• Thorough and clear documentation skills.
• Proficiency with technology, including LOC, apps, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent fluency in English.
• Detail orientation, multitasking ability, and solid organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Command of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead evening store associates across all departments.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and promptly resolve customer concerns.
• Maintain product merchandising, stocking, facing, and store cleanliness.
• Manage employee performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks to prepare the store for the next business day.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs.
• Oversee cash handling, register reconciliation, and end-of-day financial reporting.
• Conduct closing procedures, including security checks, alarm activation, and facility lock-up.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Respond to operational issues and make decisions to maintain efficient store operations.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management as directed by store leadership.
• Complete the store closing procedures and follow the Action Card Closing Manager checklist.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Supplemental insurance plans, including voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid lunch break.
• Direct deposit.
• Employee lunch program.

What This Job Offers

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