Assistant Store Director

Sara's Market & Bakery; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Sara's Mediterranean Market in Richardson, TX is seeking an exceptional Assistant Store Director to lead daily operations, develop teams, and ensure outstanding guest experiences.

This hands-on leadership role requires 5+ years in retail leadership, strong people skills, and a proven ability to drive sales and operational excellence across multiple departments. Join a respected Texas brand and help us expand with competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail leadership experience.
• 2+ years managing large teams in grocery, specialty retail, hospitality, or food service.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proven ability to drive sales and operational performance.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple departments is highly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Director in overseeing all daily store operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop department managers and frontline team members.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Drive sales while monitoring labor, inventory, and operational costs.
• Maintain merchandising, cleanliness, food safety, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and reduce shrink through operational excellence.
• Hire, onboard, train, and mentor new employees.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and effectively.
• Partner with department leaders to achieve sales, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health regulations, and safety standards.
• Serve as Store Director when needed.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Sales performance

Communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Multi-department management

Job description

For over 30 years, Sara's Mediterranean Market has been one of Texas premier Mediterranean grocery destinations. We are known for our authentic products, exceptional hospitality, award winning bakery, premium halal butcher, chef driven grill, and commitment to creating an unforgettable shopping experience.

As we continue to grow and prepare for future expansion, we’re looking for an exceptional Assistant Store Director to help lead our team and elevate every aspect of our operation.

Assistant Store Director (Richardson, TX | Full-Time)

Position Overview

The Assistant Store Director is the second in command of the store and plays a critical leadership role in driving daily operations, developing team members, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

This is a hands on leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast paced retail environment and is passionate about building high performing teams.

What You'll Do

• Support the Store Director in overseeing all daily store operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop department managers and frontline team members.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Drive sales while monitoring labor, inventory, and operational expenses.
• Maintain the highest standards of merchandising, cleanliness, food safety, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and reduce shrink through operational excellence.
• Hire, onboard, train, and mentor new employees.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and effectively.
• Partner with department leaders to achieve sales, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health regulations, and safety standards.
• Serve as Store Director when needed.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of retail leadership experience.
• 2+ years managing large teams in grocery, specialty retail, hospitality, or food service.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proven ability to drive sales and operational performance.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple departments is highly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Specialty grocery
• Whole Foods
• Central Market
• Trader Joe's
• H-E-B
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Costco
• Restaurant or hospitality management
• High-volume food retail operations

Why Join Sara's?

• Join one of Texas most respected Mediterranean brands.
• Opportunity for career advancement as we expand.
• Competitive salary and performance based incentives.
• Health benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence.

Our Culture

At Sara's, we believe every guest should leave happier than when they arrived. We hire leaders who inspire people, obsess over customer experience, embrace accountability, and continuously seek ways to improve.

If you're passionate about leading teams, creating exceptional customer experiences, and building something special, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Sara's family.