Assistant Grocery Manager: Lead, Merch & Deliver Joy

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace/credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking an Assistant Grocery Manager to support the Grocery Manager in planning, directing, and managing the operation of the grocery department. You will help achieve sales and profit goals while leading the team.

The role requires 2–3 years of grocery or retail management, strong leadership, and experience with inventory, merchandising, and safety practices. This is a full-time position offering benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of grocery or retail management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of grocery operations, vendors, and inventory.
• Ability to forecast sales, control expenses, and execute merchandising plans.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail grocery setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, dust, and varying conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Smile and greet customers and team members, delivering extraordinary service.
• Model Vallarta’s Core Values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Assist the Grocery Manager in merchandising, gross profits, orders, inventory, and presentation.
• Help build and maintain store displays, signage, and schematics.
• Support quarterly inventory and daily product rotation.
• Monitor department expenses, shrinkage, and pilferage.
• Assist in ordering, vendor relations, and reviewing invoices/transfers.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked properly and handle damaged stock per policy.
• Train, coach, schedule, and evaluate grocery department team members.
• Verify expiration dates and ensure policy compliance.
• Support store opening procedures, receiving policies, and logistics operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of department and storage areas.
• Promote safety, enforce policies, and report unsafe acts or equipment.
• Treat coworkers and customers respectfully, fostering teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking an Assistant Grocery Manager to support the Grocery Manager in planning, directing, and managing the operation of the grocery department. You will help achieve sales and profit goals while leading the team.

The role requires 2–3 years of grocery or retail management, strong leadership, and experience with inventory, merchandising, and safety practices. This is a full-time position offering benefits and opportunities for growth.