Specialty Department Assistant Manager

Healthy Living•Saratoga Springs, NY

5d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Specialty Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the Specialty Departments (cheese/bread, housewares, and beer/wine) in partnership with the Specialty Department Manager. This role assists with department tasks, staff support, merchandising, guest service, and maintaining company standards and regulatory compliance. They help keep the departments organized, well-stocked, and operating efficiently while providing a welcoming experience for guests. The Assistant Specialty Manager works closely with the Specialty Department Manager to coordinate department priorities and complete operational tasks, including inventory management, ordering, vendor coordination, merchandising, and other department needs. They assist with monitoring inventory and back stock, supporting sales and financial goals, and providing guidance and support to department staff as needed. They lead by example and help create an efficient, collaborative, and guest-focused department.

Requirements

At least 1 year of supervisory, leadership, or relevant team experience
At least 2 years’ 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
Experience working with local products is preferred

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, demos, seasonal ordering, and communication of product performance, trends, and guest feedback
Help maintain merchandising standards through accurate shelf tags, signage, product presentation, cross-merchandising, promotional displays, and well-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 the daily operation of the department 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 closely 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 a smooth and successful operation.
Travel to other locations as needed to support training and department operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Health Spending Accounts
Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
Half price one month bus passes
401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
Free Celtics tickets