General Manager

Mai Placement•Lakewood, NJ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing specialty grocery retailer is seeking a strong General Manager to lead one of its high-volume locations. This is more than a traditional store management role. The General Manager is responsible for the overall success of the business—driving financial performance, leading a large multi-department team, delivering an outstanding customer experience, and building a culture of accountability and execution. The right candidate is a hands-on operator who enjoys leading people, analyzing the business, solving problems, and continuously improving results. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of the store while helping drive the company's continued growth.

Requirements

General Manager, Store Director, District Manager, or similar leadership experience within supermarkets, grocery, specialty food retail, club stores, or other high-volume multi-department retail environments
Strong financial acumen with experience managing sales, gross profit, payroll, shrink, inventory, and key operational metrics
Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold large teams accountable
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve store performance
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A hands-on management style with the ability to motivate teams and lead by example
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ambitious, execution-focused, and committed to continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Supermarket or grocery experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day operations of a high-volume grocery store
Own the store's financial performance, including sales, payroll, gross profit, shrink, inventory, and profitability
Analyze KPIs and operational metrics to identify opportunities and improve performance
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop department managers and store leadership
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service
Ensure departments are fully staffed, well-merchandised, and operating efficiently
Drive operational excellence while maintaining high standards throughout the store
Partner closely with senior leadership to implement company initiatives and operational improvements
Build strong relationships with employees, vendors, and internal teams
Identify operational challenges and implement practical, results-driven solutions
Balance day-to-day execution with long-term business growth and continuous improvement