Specialty Department Assistant Manager

Healthy Living•Saratoga Springs, NY

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Specialty Manager supports the day-to-day operations of Healthy Living’s specialty departments, including cheese/bread, housewares, and beer/wine, in partnership with the Specialty Department Manager. The role assists with department tasks, staff support, merchandising, guest service, and maintaining company standards and regulatory compliance. It helps keep departments organized, well-stocked, and efficient while providing a welcoming experience for guests. Working closely with the Specialty Department Manager, the Assistant Specialty Manager coordinates department priorities and operational tasks, including inventory management, ordering, vendor coordination, and merchandising. The role monitors inventory and back stock, supports sales and financial goals, and provides guidance to department staff as needed. The Assistant Specialty Manager leads by example and helps create an efficient, collaborative, and guest-focused department. Travel to other locations may be needed to support training and department operations. The position is based at 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. It is full-time, with flexible scheduling and required weekend and holiday availability. Starting pay is $23.00–$27.63 per hour, with previous experience considered.

Requirements

At least 1 year of supervisory, leadership, or relevant team experience.
At least 2 years of experience working with cheese, wine, beer, bread, housewares, and/or related specialty products, preferably in a retail environment.
Experience supporting inventory management, ordering, or other department operations.
Flexible scheduling and weekend and holiday availability are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with local products.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling, timecard review, staffing needs, and day-to-day employee concerns as needed.
Work with the Specialty Department Manager and store leadership to support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
Assist with inventory management, replenishment ordering, cycle counts, shrink reporting, credits, and purchase order maintenance across assigned areas.
Support vendor relationships, new item coordination, demonstrations, seasonal ordering, and communication about product performance, trends, and guest feedback.
Help maintain merchandising standards, including accurate shelf tags and signage, product presentation, cross-merchandising, promotional displays, and stocked sales floor and backstock areas.
Work with the Specialty Department Manager to identify inventory, merchandising, and product needs and assist with related tasks.
Support daily department operations by helping maintain a clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked environment.
Provide outstanding guest service through product knowledge, special orders, and sales floor support.
Assist with monthly promotions, merchandising initiatives, and department operations during peak business periods.
Work with the Specialty Department Manager and store leadership to support department priorities, sales goals, and operational needs while following company standards and regulatory requirements.
Step in to assist with department tasks and priorities as needed to support smooth operations.
Travel to other locations as needed to support training and department operations.

Benefits

Health insurance; the company pays 75% of single health benefit premiums.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health spending accounts.
Paid time off: full-time staff receive two weeks, with an additional week earned on the first and fourth anniversaries.
Paid sick time is stated for part-time staff: 40 hours per year.
Paid maternity and paternity time, up to 8 weeks.
Store discounts on groceries, prepared foods and beverages, beer, wine, vitamins, and supplements.
Half-price one-month bus passes.
401(k) with company matching contributions; staff are 100% vested in the company contribution from day one.
Income advance program through North Country Federal Credit Union.
Free Celtics tickets.