Assistant Store Director: Lead Operations & People

Albertsons Companies; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Medical, Dental, 401k and more

Associate discounts

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Southern California seeks an Assistant Store Director to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and develop the team. You will partner with the Store Director and HR to optimize staffing, maintain food safety standards, and deliver a consistent customer experience across departments, while upholding company policies and wage-hour compliance.

This role requires 3–5 years of retail leadership, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and flexibility to work evenings and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive retail leadership experience required.
• Operational leadership experience in grocery or big-box retail strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using operational and financial reporting to support decision making, labor planning, inventory management, and sales performance.
• Food Safety and Sanitation certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive store conditions and sales results through disciplined execution.
• Align labor to current and projected sales to ensure proper staffing, control overtime.
• Ensure merchandising programs, schematics, signing, promotions, inventory levels, and vendor displays.
• Ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained store conditions through consistent execution of food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Oversee stock receipt and inventory controls to reduce out-of-stocks and shrink while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the store and provide hands-on operational support as needed.

Skills

Culture Leadership

People Leadership

Thought Leadership

Results Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Southern California seeks an Assistant Store Director to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and develop the team. You will partner with the Store Director and HR to optimize staffing, maintain food safety standards, and deliver a consistent customer experience across departments, while upholding company policies and wage-hour compliance.

This role requires 3–5 years of retail leadership, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and flexibility to work evenings and