Store Manager - Store 628

Pride•Hartford, CT

2d•$48,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Store Manager takes full responsibility for the store’s operations, team, and performance. The role leads and inspires a team of 8–15 employees across all shifts, typically works days, and must be available to cover any shift, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. This is a salaried position requiring a minimum of 45 hours per week. The manager leads by example and performs store-level duties as needed, including register operation, stocking, upselling, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining the lot and fuel pumps. The position also involves recruiting, hiring, and training employees; managing inventory, vendor orders, deliveries, and merchandising; handling bank deposits; maintaining safety, cleanliness, food safety, and customer-service standards; controlling expenses and labor hours; and achieving sales goals. The manager may be asked to cross-train or step in to manage deli or QSR operations. The posting lists a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, weekly pay, a 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, career advancement opportunities, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid after six months in the position. Actual starting pay varies based on relevant experience, skills, and the shift for which the candidate is hired.

Requirements

Open availability and the ability to work any shift as needed, especially to cover unexpected call-outs.
Valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance for bank deposits.
Willingness to lead by example in all aspects of store operations, including cleaning, upselling, and frontline service.
Strong communication skills, integrity, and decisiveness.
Minimum age of 21 years.
Must have or be able to obtain a Food Safety Certification.
Ability to work a minimum of 45 hours per week.
Successful completion of a background check is a condition of an employment offer.
Candidates may be required to undergo drug screening as part of the pre-employment process.

Nice To Haves

Retail or food management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of store operations, the team, and store performance.
Lead and inspire a team of 8–15 employees across all shifts.
Be available to cover any shift, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, particularly when unexpected coverage is needed.
Perform store employee duties as needed, including running the register, stocking, upselling, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining the lot and fuel pumps.
Coach team members to provide excellent service and upsell promotions and key items.
Recruit, hire, and train team members, with a focus on growth, accountability, and teamwork.
Manage inventory, vendor orders, deliveries, and merchandising.
Handle banking and cash deposits.
Maintain 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 necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.