ASSISTANT MANAGER

Clarks Nutritional Center; Loma Linda, Riverside (CA, CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark's Nutrition & Natural Food Market in Loma Linda, CA is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure top-quality natural foods and customer satisfaction. The role covers leadership in customer service, inventory, merchandising, and creating a welcoming wellness-focused shopping environment.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, cash handling, staff supervision, department knowledge, and maintaining a safe, clean store with

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong communication within a team and with customers.
• Experience as Department Manager or higher preferred.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Open and close duties at store and department level.
• Accurately handle cash.
• Assist customers with product knowledge and questions.
• Maintain knowledge of all departments.
• Manage employees with regular check-ins.
• Respond promptly to assistance pages.
• Address department needs and step in where needed.
• Provide model customer service.
• Supervise daily store operations.
• Maximize time on the sales floor (75% of hours).
• Keep store environment safe and clean.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Support Store Manager in department development.

Skills

Leadership & team building

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Loma Linda , CA 92354, Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly, The Assistant Manager at Clark's Nutrition & Natural Food Market plays a key role in supporting the store's commitment to health and wellness and customer satisfaction. This position supports the Store Manager in managing daily operations, overseeing team members, and ensuring the store delivers high-quality natural foods, supplements, and products. The role involves leadership in customer service, inventory management, merchandising, and ensuring a welcoming environment focused on natural health solutions.

FUNDAMENTAL JOB TASKS:

• Perform all opening and closing duties at both the store and department level.
• Accurately handle cash.
• Aid customers with product knowledge, product location, complaints, suggestions, or any questions that arise.
• Have a well-rounded knowledge of all departments.
• Manage employees by conducting regular check-ins
• Promptly respond to assistance pages.
• Pay close attention to department needs, stepping in where needed.
• Display role model customer service.
• Supervise daily operations of the store.
• Maximize time spent of the sales floor. (75% of scheduled hours)
• Ensure store environment is safe and clean for shoppers and staff.
• Oversee equipment maintenance. Report any issues.
• Assist Store Manager in department development to help improve department efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Leadership and team building skills with the ability to supervise employees, delegate tasks, and address performance issues.
• Communication skills necessary to work in a team driven environment. Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers, and customers.
• Previous experience as a Department Manager or higher preferred.
• Organization skills.
• Computer literacy. Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness to work to the needs of the store.

*This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications assigned with this job. Positions description subject to revision at any time.