Food Service Assistant Manager

Albertsons Companies • Ruidoso, NM

15h

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant Manager supports the Department Manager in leading the department and serving guests in a fast-paced retail food environment. The role includes helping manage team members, department communications, morale, training, scheduling, performance, and productivity; supporting division programs and financial goals; and ensuring consistent product quality and availability. The Assistant Manager also helps maintain department assets, inventory, records, systems, cleanliness, organization, and food-safety practices.

When the Department Manager is absent, the Assistant Manager must be able to address department needs, including ordering, delegation, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising. The position requires collaboration with department leadership, effective conflict management, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of restaurant experience.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of management and subordinates.
• Ability to self-motivate, solve problems, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 4 hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in a freezer and/or refrigerator for up to 15 minutes.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking.
• Basic math and computer skills, including Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to work at a fast-paced but efficient and controlled manner.
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Must be flexible to work various hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude.
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary, restaurant, or hospitality degree.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests entering the department.
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, and managing the performance and productivity of department team members.
• Help communicate information throughout the department.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere, spirit, and morale within the department.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through time management and delegation.
• Support and execute division concepts and programs.
• Contribute to meeting financial goals.
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions for guests.
• Help safeguard, control, and monitor department assets and ensure policies and procedures for asset control are implemented.
• Practice safe work habits and maintain store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same.
• Ensure department systems and processes are used consistently and correctly.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager and department leadership team to plan production and promotion goals.
• Assist with coaching and developing team members in accordance with policies and procedures, with support from the Department Manager and Talent Management.
• Help coordinate and keep department books and manuals updated.
• Assist with coordinating inventory processes and reporting.
• Address department issues when the Department Manager is absent, including ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising.
• Ensure food-safety procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate effective conflict-management skills.
• Perform other duties as requested or required by upper management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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