Floating Store Manager - Store 5611

Village Pantry•Indianapolis, IN

7d•$42,000 - $51,932

About The Position

The Floating Store Manager leads store operations, team performance, and customer service, taking ownership of the assigned location and providing coverage where needed. The role typically works days but requires open availability for any shift, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. It is an hourly position requiring a minimum of 52 hours per week; compensation includes a base hourly wage for 40 hours and overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 each week. Actual starting pay varies based on relevant experience, skills, and the shift for which the candidate is hired. The manager leads a team of 8–15 employees and works hands-on in all areas of store operations, including register work, stocking, upselling, cleaning, and maintaining the lot and fuel pumps. The role includes recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching employees; managing inventory, vendor orders, deliveries, and merchandising; handling bank deposits; maintaining safety, cleanliness, food safety, and customer satisfaction; controlling expenses and labor; and achieving store sales goals. The manager also executes company programs and marketing initiatives and may cross-train or step in to manage deli or QSR operations as needed. An offer is contingent on successful completion of a background check. Candidates may also be required to undergo drug screening under company policy and applicable law.

Requirements

Open availability and ability to work any shift as needed, including covering unexpected call-outs.
Valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance for bank deposits.
Strong communication skills, integrity, and decisiveness.
At least 21 years old.
Must have or be able to obtain a Food Safety Certification.
Willingness to lead by example in store operations, including cleaning, upselling, and frontline service.

Nice To Haves

Retail or food management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of store operations, team, and performance.
Lead and inspire a team of 8–15 employees across all shifts.
Provide coverage when needed, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform store employee duties, including register operations, stocking, upselling, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining the lot and fuel pumps.
Coach team members to provide excellent service and actively promote promotions and key items.
Recruit, hire, and train team members, emphasizing growth, accountability, and teamwork.
Manage inventory, vendor orders, deliveries, and merchandising.
Handle banking and cash deposits.
Maintain standards for safety, cleanliness, food safety, and customer satisfaction.
Control expenses and labor hours while working toward store sales goals.
Execute company programs and marketing initiatives.
Cross-train and step in to manage deli or QSR operations when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.