Assistant Store Director - Minnehaha

United Natural Foods Inc.; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid holidays and parental leave

401K Program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account / Health Sav

Job summary

UNFI is hiring an Assistant Store Director to oversee store operations across multiple south metro locations, including areas such as Minnehaha or Rosemont. The role emphasizes supervision and staff development to drive exceptional customer experiences.

You will partner with the Store Director and department heads to plan budgets, control costs, optimize front-end and ecommerce operations, and manage scheduling and HR tasks. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates functional/technical store operations expertise.
• Proven managerial skills to monitor performance and accountability.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes budget, plans for budgetary numbers, and evaluates store performance.
• Oversees Front End Operations including cashiers and service centers.
• Supervises eCommerce and Maintenance departments and ensures proper coverage.
• Manages store personnel functions, including hiring decisions and performance reviews.

Skills

Store operations expertise

Managerial skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

*We are hiring for Assistant Store Directors. Multiple locations in the south metro areas. Example location can be Minnehaha or Rosemont.

Purpose:

The overall role and responsibility of this position is to provide store supervision and associate development, and to develop competency in all aspects of store management. This position works closely with the Store Director and department heads to plan for, and achieve maximum sales, proper controls, and positive working conditions. Position requires basic operational knowledge and exposure to all departments. This position assumes responsibility for entire store operations and related decisions as assigned in absence of Store Director, with an emphasis on key service and engagement operations, including cash controls, customer experience, front end and ecommerce operations, scheduling, and Human Resource functions within the store. Strong supervisory, administrative, and associate relations skills are essential. Position requires ability to encourage individual and group effort toward defined goals and to provide training, development, and work direction in a supportive and consistent manner. The Store Engagement Manager will work in partnership with the Store Sales and Operations Manager to ensure all areas of responsibility and operations are maintained.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Works through Store Director and department heads to establish budget, plan for and achieve budgetary numbers and evaluate store in this light on an ongoing basis
  • Performs or assists in store grading at discretion of the Store Director
  • Communicates consistently with department heads, concerning priorities and objectives
• Demonstrates understanding of store priorities and can anticipate changes
  • Shows initiative in problem solving
  • Can readily adjust to changing conditions
  • Keeps Store Director informed to store conditions and decisions made
• Monitors store appearance and conditions to ensure high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and productivity
  • Checks that store security conditions are maintained
  • Assesses store conditions in each department no less than once per hour
  • Checks conditions of parking lot and grounds for safety and cleanliness; smoking in designated location
• Monitors associate effectiveness and productivity and ensures efficient labor utilization
  • Ensures store policies and procedures are enforced
  • Reviews and approves weekly schedules before posted, monitors store conditions and makes appropriate adjustments throughout the week as necessary
  • Monitors department planning systems in relation to objectives accomplished
  • Checks that safety procedures are followed and working conditions are safe
  • Monitors customer relations and service levels to ensure a positive shopping environment
  • Monitors Cub Hub dashboard and holds teammates accountable daily for completion of training courses
• Participates in store meetings
  • Contributes to the decision-making process of the store
  • Makes suggestions and recommendations for improvements
• Performs delegated Store Director responsibilities in the absence of Store Director or as assigned
• Supervises Front End Operations
  • Training and oversight of cashiers, CSM’s, SCOT attendants, Service Center and Bookkeeping
• Supervises eCommerce department
  • Overall operation including scheduling, picking, staging, metrics
• Supervises Maintenance department
  • Ensures store conditions are properly maintained
  • Performs probationary and regular performance reviews
  • Schedules personnel in collaboration with head of maintenance to ensure proper coverage
  • Training and oversight of cart retrieval procedures
• Performs store personnel functions as necessary
  • Conducts screening interview and recommends candidates to department heads
  • Consults with department heads about personnel problems and work to resolve
  • Administers corrective action notices and consults Store Director on terminations
  • Ensures compliance with union contract rules
  • Payroll/timeclock management
  • Worker’s Compensation and General Liability reporting and follow up

Job Requirements: Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates functional/technical store operations expertise
• Proven managerial skills to successfully monitor performance and accountability
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others
• Resourceful with ability to work across all areas of the business
• Possess the ability to motivate and work in cooperation with others to achieve desired results
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Cub is Minnesota's local grocery store, offering the best produce in town, a full selection of meat and seafood, deli and bakery favorites, pet food, gift cards and flowers, a full pharmacy and liquor stores nearby. Cub has been delivering great value and supporting the community for over 50 years.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.