Assistant Grocery Manager

Tom Thumb Supermarket; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is hiring an Assistant Grocery Manager to help direct daily Grocery Department operations, ensure outstanding customer service, maximize sales and profitability, and maintain a safe, well-stocked shopping environment.

You will support the Grocery Manager in guiding department associates, managing inventory, and executing merchandising plans while upholding company policies and standards of performance.

Responsibilities

• Position Purpose The Assistant Grocery Manager assists in directing and supervising the daily operations of the Grocery Department to ensure outstanding customer service, maximum sales and profitability, effective merchandising, and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Customer Service & Sales: Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service; resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally; support sales growth through effective merchandising and execution of promotional programs; ensure department conditions meet company standards for presentation and service.
• Department Operations: Assist with the daily operation of Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and related sales areas as assigned; maintain proper inventory levels and in-stock conditions; monitor product rotation, code dates, and freshness standards; ensure compliance with merchandising plans, pricing integrity, and shelf maintenance; assist in managing shrink and controlling department expenses.
• Leadership & Team Development: Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of grocery associates; provide direction and assign work responsibilities; promote a positive and inclusive work environment; assist with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and business needs are met; hold associates accountable to company performance and service standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards; ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws; assist with audits, inventory counts, and operational reviews; report safety concerns, policy violations, and operational issues promptly.
• Financial Performance: Assist in achieving department sales, labor, and profit goals; monitor department productivity and operating expenses; support inventory management and accurate ordering practices; help implement plans to improve profitability and reduce shrink.

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

Position Purpose The Assistant Grocery Manager assists in directing and supervising the daily operations of the Grocery Department to ensure outstanding customer service, maximum sales and profitability, effective merchandising, and compliance with Company policies and procedures. This position supports the Grocery Manager in leading department associates, maintaining inventory levels, and delivering a clean, safe, and well-stocked shopping environment.

Customer Service & Sales

• Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support sales growth through effective merchandising and execution of promotional programs.
• Ensure department conditions meet company standards for presentation and service.

Department Operations

• Assist with the daily operation of Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and related sales areas as assigned.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and in-stock conditions.
• Monitor product rotation, code dates, and freshness standards.
• Ensure compliance with merchandising plans, pricing integrity, and shelf maintenance.
• Assist in managing shrink and controlling department expenses.

Leadership & Team Development

• Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of grocery associates.
• Provide direction and assign work responsibilities.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and business needs are met.
• Hold associates accountable to company performance and service standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Assist with audits, inventory counts, and operational reviews.
• Report safety concerns, policy violations, and operational issues promptly.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, labor, and profit goals.
• Monitor department productivity and operating expenses.
• Support inventory management and accurate ordering practices.
• Help implement plans to improve profitability and reduce shrink.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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