Assistant Manager

KJ's Market; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kj’s Market in Georgia seeks an experienced grocery store manager to oversee center store operations and assist the Store Manager in day-to-day decisions. You will drive budgeted results, manage labor, and safeguard assets in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1–3 years of supermarket management experience, plus strong teamwork and communication skills. Join a family-owned company focused on customer smiles and hometown pride.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 1–3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs consistently and 60 lbs occasionally.
• Strong communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Experience supervising people including training and development.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and manage department staffing.

Responsibilities

• Manage FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH) and assist Store Manager in achieving budgeted results.
• Oversee total store operation in Store Manager's absence.
• Protect assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure all shrink functions are performed and policies followed.
• Schedule department labor effectively and recruit/train staff.
• Develop and implement staff development plans and talent bench.
• Execute weekly pricing audits, ad checks, and monthly self-audits.
• Foster a guest-focused selling culture and maintain a safe guest environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff training

Communication skills

Guest service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Overview

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of managing FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH). Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in center store and assists the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
• Responsible for total store operation in Store Manager's absence.
• Protects company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensures all required shrink functions are performed
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, regulations and company standards and policies.
• Controls and effectively schedules grocery department labor.
• May perform staffing duties, as assigned, including interview and orientation.
• Responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, builds a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
• Responsible for executing weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits. 10. Creates an environment that is enthusiastic, guest focused, and embedded in a selling culture
• Maintains a safe environment for guests and hosts.
• Additional duties assigned by Store Manager

Qualifications

• The incumbent should possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's Degree plus 1-3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.