Grocery - Assistant Manager

Lazy Acres Natural Market • Encinitas, CA

425d • $39,520 - $45,760

About The Position

The Assistant Grocery Manager at Lazy Acres Natural Market plays a crucial role in supporting the Grocery Manager in the development and management of the Grocery Department. This position involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality customer service, and maintaining inventory standards while embodying the company's values of health, wellness, and community engagement.

Requirements

• Experience in grocery or restaurant management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in organic or natural food markets.
• Familiarity with cash register operations and customer service best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Grocery Manager in all aspects of the Grocery Department's development.
• Assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Grocery Manager.
• Stocks shelves and maintains the dairy case and other areas of the department.
• Models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing daily schedules and directing employee activities.
• Trains department employees and documents all training.
• Maintains high profit margins in accordance with the approved budget.
• Ensures high quality and proper quantity through accurate ordering and receiving.
• Rotates stock to ensure freshness and quality of merchandise.
• Operates a cash register and accurately records customer transactions.
• Packages and handles customers' groceries according to their preferences.
• Collects shopping carts from various areas of the store.
• Sets up displays and stocks merchandise in accordance with merchandising standards.
• Monitors pull dates on all grocery merchandise and examines products for resale.
• Handles customer complaints to ensure repeat business.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and follows safety standards.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed