Grocery Store Assistant Manager

Gordon Food Service • Kalamazoo, MI

53d • Onsite

About The Position

As Assistant Store Manager you are the right-hand to the Store Manager! You'll become well trained to cover all aspects of store operations, achieve key performance and financial objectives , as well as directional and performance planning . Be part of it! Overall, we are looking for someone who takes pride in being a great merchant , a passionate leader , and committed to making sure every customer experience is better than the last!

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of grocery or retail management experience
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height
• Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• You must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks , including a drug screen and criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on leadership experience in grocery retail (e.g. Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood departments) is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of all aspects of Store operations including customer service, store condition and the selection, training, supervising, and performance management of Store Sales Associates
• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store
• Collaborates with team members to ensure the store meets or exceeds the established merchandising standards for product quality, presentation and visual marketing/merchandising
• Keep up with reporting to support sales, earnings, and minimizing shrink
• Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits available on the first day!
• Annual Bonus! 10% annual performance-based bonus potential
• Immediate Retirement Savings : 401(k) retirement plan with company match !
• Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days!
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day , and Easter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees