Store Manager - Store 5068

Next Door Store•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•$42,000 - $51,932

About The Position

The Store Manager takes full ownership of store operations, team leadership, and performance. This hands-on role leads a team of 8–15 employees across shifts and typically works days, while maintaining availability to cover any shift, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. The manager performs store employee duties as needed, including register operations, stocking, upselling, cleaning, and maintaining the lot and fuel pumps. The role also includes recruiting and training employees, managing inventory and vendor orders, handling bank deposits, maintaining safety and food-safety standards, controlling expenses and labor hours, and achieving sales goals. The manager may need to cross-train or step in to manage deli or QSR operations. This is an hourly position requiring a minimum of 52 hours per week. Compensation reflects a base hourly wage for 40 hours and overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week. The posting mentions competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, weekly pay, paid time off, holiday pay, a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid after six months in the position, and career advancement opportunities. A 401(k) is available starting on the first day of employment. Any employment offer is contingent on successfully completing a background check; candidates may also be required to undergo drug screening.

Requirements

Open availability and ability to work any shift as needed, particularly to cover unexpected call-outs.
Valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance for bank deposits.
Strong communication skills, integrity, and decisiveness.
At least 21 years old.
Must have or be able to obtain a Food Safety Certification.
Willingness to lead by example in store operations, including cleaning, upselling, and frontline service.

Nice To Haves

Retail or food management experience.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of store operations, the team, and store performance.
Lead and inspire a team of 8–15 employees across all shifts.
Cover shifts as needed, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform store employee duties, including running the register, stocking, upselling, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining the lot and fuel pumps.
Coach team members to provide excellent service and actively upsell promotions and key items.
Recruit, hire, and train team members, emphasizing growth, accountability, and teamwork.
Manage inventory, vendor orders, deliveries, and merchandising.
Handle banking and cash deposits.
Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, food safety, and customer satisfaction.
Control expenses and labor hours while achieving store sales goals.
Execute company programs and marketing initiatives.
Cross-train and step in to manage deli or QSR operations when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.