Assistant Manager

Brookhavenmarket; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Brookhaven Market in Burr Ridge, IL is hiring a Full Time Assistant Manager (onsite). This role keeps the store running sharply, supports the team, and ensures customers leave happy. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 per year.

Responsibilities include coaching the sales team, driving store performance, maintaining policy compliance, and upholding exceptional customer experiences. The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and independent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven successful experience as a retail manager
• Strong leadership, business orientation, and customer management skills
• Great organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Independent decision‑making; sets the example, motivates others, and calls attention to success
• Ability to stand/walk for the shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive store performance through smart, practical business strategies.
• Coach and train the sales team to hit sales goals.
• Support employee relations and handle issues with fairness and follow-through.
• Protect an excellent customer experience and strong satisfaction scores.
• Keep the store compliant with policies and in standout condition.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Customer management

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent decision-making

Physical stamina

Job description

Our Food Story

At Brookhaven Market, we're more than just a chain of family-owned grocery stores; we're dedicated to crafting memorable customer experiences. Our mission is to bring the world's best foods to the communities we serve, ensuring every shopping trip is a journey of culinary delight.

The Gig

Brookhaven Market is hiring a Full Time Assistant Manager (onsite) in Burr Ridge, IL, paying $55,000–$70,000/year. This role exists to keep the store running sharp, the team supported, and customers leaving happy.

You'll be responsible for:

• Helping drive store performance through smart, practical business strategies
• Coaching and training the sales team to hit sales goals
• Supporting employee relations and handling issues with fairness and follow-through
• Protecting an excellent customer experience and strong satisfaction scores
• Keeping the store compliant with policies and in standout condition

What you’ll bring:

• Proven successful experience as a retail manager
• Strong leadership, business orientation, and customer management skills
• Great organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Independent decision‑making; sets the example, motivates others, and calls attention to success
• Ability to stand/walk for the shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Shift Snapshot

Start your shift with a quick lap around the store—what’s looking fresh, what’s running low, and where shoppers are naturally flowing. From there, it’s a mix of short check‑ins, friendly coaching, and hopping in to smooth out the little snags that pop up (a customer question, a team hiccup, a “we need this fixed now” moment). You’ll keep an eye on the big picture—service, standards, and the pace of the day—while making smart calls as priorities shift. Before you head out, you’ll make sure everything’s set up for a strong tomorrow: the floor looks sharp, the team’s in a good groove, and the next game plan is clear.

Perks That Help

Medical, Dental & Vision to keep you covered, PTO to reset, plus Employee Discounts for your Brookhaven Market hauls.