Assistant General Manager

FFD Holdings LLC; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fine Fettle is seeking an Assistant General Manager (AGM) for our dispensary to support the General Manager in running store operations and leading diverse teams. The AGM will help with scheduling, training, culture, and achieving top store goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in retail or business management, strong leadership, and data-driven problem-solving skills. Cannabis industry experience is a plus; flexible schedule and weekend/evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and must be able to obtain state licensing as needed.
• 3–5 years of retail or business management experience.
• Cannabis market experience valued but not required.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM to ensure store operations run smoothly and goals are achieved.
• Manage team leads across back-of-house, front-of-house, and sales floor.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure efficient inventory management.
• Foster a positive store culture and high team morale.
• Develop store staff through evaluations, promotions, and training.
• Oversee KPI analysis to identify operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Project management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 233 Boston Post Road,Old Saybrook, CT, 06475,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Management, Retail, Sales and Customer Service
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Come Join Our Fine Fettle Family!

About the Company:

Fine Fettle is a family owned, locally run multi-state cannabis company with operations across Connecticut, Georgia, and Massachusetts. As a leading cannabis retailer, our mission is to create comfort in cannabis while enabling customers and patients to realize cannabis’ full potential to improve their lives. We are dedicated to providing exemplary products and superior customer experiences. We believe that we can truly make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers by utilizing our expertise to educate them about the plant and provide them with the right products to enhance their health and wellbeing. We help customers incorporate cannabis into their lives in ways that optimally fit their individual needs. To support this mission, we are seeking driven, dedicated, and collaborative individuals who are passionate about contributing to our continued growth within the dynamic cannabis industry.

About the Role:

Fine Fettle is seeking an Assistant General Manager (AGM) for our dispensary to assist the General Manager (GM) in managing and running store operations. The AGM manages the various teams within the store in order to ensure efficient and accurate operations. AGM duties include supporting the GM with scheduling workflow, training store employees, improving store culture, and achieving the store’s highest priority goals.

The ideal person for this role has experience managing teams and operations in fast-paced retail environments. Success in this role requires a combination of leadership and management skills, able to eagerly participate in day-to-day work alongside staff without losing sight of the store’s most important goals. The most effective candidates in this role will be able to identify faults in store operations through operational and data analysis, and to effectuate change for continuous process improvement.

Primary Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Assist GM to ensure that store operations are running smoothly and highest level store goals are being achieved
• Manage team leads across the dispensary, including leadership in back-of-house, front-of-house, and sales floor
• Ensure in coordination with Purchasing team that inventory purchasing and management in the store is being run efficiently and effectively
• Oversee store activities to foster a strong culture and sustain a high level of team morale
• Coordinate with GM to ensure that goals and key projects are achieved within budgetary constraints
• Recruit and train store employees
• Responsible in coordination with GM for the development of store staff, administrating performance evaluations and periodic reviews, authorizing promotions, and terminating employees as needed
• Evaluate KPIs and store data to identify areas of improvement and accordingly effectuate changes to operations
• Identify infrastructure, technical, or equipment repair needs in store on a regular basis
• Develop in coordination with GM the store’s strategic goals that drive high-level business outcomes, and ensure that operational activities are designed to further them
• Delegate work to employees and manage in order to ensure it is being executed in an effective and timely manner

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older per the requirement set by the Department of Consumer Protection
• High school diploma
• 3 to 5 years background in retail or business management
• Experience leading and managing diverse customer-facing teams
• Flexibility regarding work schedule
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts, including scheduled opening and closing shifts, is required.
• Cannabis market experience valued but not required
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to manage effectively and foster self-managing teams
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Ability to act quickly and effectively to resolve issues
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to coach employees to enable work improvement and professional development
• Ability to meet and maintain all applicable state-mandated licensing requirements as a condition of employment
• Ability to pass a Federal Background Check with no felony convictions

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance
• Frequent bending and moving from sitting to standing and reverse
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefit packages that offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contributions.
• Generous Employee Discount.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment at a growing company.

Americans With Disabilities Statement:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please reach out to our HR Department.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veterans’ status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.