STORE MANAGER

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC•Leitchfield, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for the successful operation of the store, including achieving sales and profit targets established by the operating budget. The role directly supervises grocery department sales workers and may also perform management functions such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work. The Store Manager oversees customer service, sales, staffing, inventory, merchandise presentation, store expenses, payroll, cash handling, safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position involves opening and closing the store, maintaining store and equipment conditions, and coordinating work across store operations. The job is performed in a grocery store and store office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
No prior experience necessary.
Microsoft Office and general computer knowledge.
Must have access to a phone at all times and be able to complete basic math calculations.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching, squatting or kneeling, and bending; occasional climbing and crawling; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items of varying weights.
Ability to meet the listed sensory and vision requirements and wear personal protective equipment, including back belts when unloading or lifting heavy products or objects.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist customers, respond to inquiries and complaints, and monitor service and product quality.
Assign duties and direct, supervise, recruit, interview, hire, train, evaluate, promote, demote, or terminate employees as necessary.
Ensure employees understand and follow company policies and standards; maintain performance warnings and advise the supervisor of personnel issues or policy violations.
Plan and maintain work schedules, review shift hours, record and verify employee time, total time reports, and close out payroll.
Monitor sales and achieve sales and profit objectives; control store expenses and payroll within budget guidelines.
Maintain inventory records, order merchandise, prevent overstocks and out-of-stocks, and share responsibility for inventory control.
Inspect merchandise and products for condition, pricing, display, and proper function; build and maintain sellable displays and keep coolers, shelves, and displays stocked and fronted.
Record sales, purchases, requisitions, markups, markdowns, spoilage, and store-use merchandise according to company policy; prepare daily sales information and end-of-week reports.
Verify prior-day funds, calculate deposits, complete office counts, maintain low cash drawers, keep the safe locked, and notify the supervisor if a daily bank deposit is not made.
Enforce safety, health, security, vendor check-in, and cash-handling procedures, and provide adequate supervision to reduce theft.
Open and close the store on time, complete shift-checkout reports, and maintain company property and equipment.
Prepare and maintain perishable foods according to company standards; clean and maintain store equipment.
Maintain knowledge of local competition, communicate with company officials about methods to increase sales and expand markets, and stay current with emails and memos.
Ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations.
Assist in areas needing attention or assign others to complete tasks; perform other job-related duties requested by management.