Assistant Manager - C-Store (Alpine Rd)

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in Columbia, SC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager. This entry-level management role involves supervising non-management associates, assigning tasks, and coaching team members.

Essential duties include maintaining operational standards, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have team management skills and be adaptable to flexible working hours. A high school diploma is preferred, and some experience in food and beverage operations is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires up to 1 year of job-related experience in operations or as a supervisor.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities of operations associates.
• Assigns work tasks and activities.
• Conducts on-the-job training for associates.

Skills

Team management

Delegation

Issue resolution

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Store Manager is an entry-level management position responsible for day-to-day supervision of non-management associates, assigning specified work, focusing on store level operation performance, coaching, and developing subordinate Shift Supervisors and other non-management associates and performing all other responsibilities as directed by their manager. This position provides an opportunity for entry-level managers to learn important management skills and practice judgment and discretion skills. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the General Store Manager.

Job Details

• POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
• DEPARTMENT: PITT STOP / EXPRESS LANE SC
• REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
• FLSA: NON-EXEMPT/HOURLY

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of multiple non-exempt operations associates.
• Assigns work tasks and activities.
• Prepares daily orders, ensures units are stocked with appropriate levels of product while maintaining inventory controls, utilizing policies & procedures set forth by the Asset Protection Team.
• Conducts and coordinates on-the-job training for associates, and ensures all associates receive basic skills training to perform their jobs.
• Maintains an awareness of all applicable brand standards.
• Maintains an awareness of all federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health standards, and all procedures and protocols to comply with the law.
• Uses judgment and discretion to resolve routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Consistently provides direct reports and/or indirect reports with support, coaching and encouragement necessary to achieve business goals.
• Utilizes associate’s strengths and provides ongoing feedback that reflects on progress against individual development goals and business goals.

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements

• Requires up to 1 year of job-related experience in low volume Food and Beverage or Merchandise operations or other related experience as a supervisor, lead, or entry-level manager.
• Demonstrates team management, delegation and issue resolution skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Applegreen’s policies and product, service, quality, equipment and operations standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals.