Assistant Store Leader

Kroger in; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking an Assistant Store Leader to manage operations and support customer relations. This role requires effective team management and strong customer service skills, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits. If you have a passion for retail and are looking to advance your career, join our team today!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in department or service management.
• Approval from store or district manager required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in providing excellent customer service and developing staff interest.
• Analyzing store opportunities and developing action plans.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Operational Excellence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Assistant Store Leader (Finance)

Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation/human resources. Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to succeed at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being:

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay, based on eligibility and service length.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• At least 1 year of experience as a department or service manager or equivalent
• Approval from store or district manager

Preferred qualifications:

• Retail management experience and knowledge of store operations
• Experience supervising staff

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in providing excellent customer service and developing staff interest in customer relations
• Supporting store management in planning and executing merchandising and operational initiatives
• Analyzing store opportunities and developing action plans for improvement
• Modeling high customer service standards and resolving issues
• Managing store operations in the absence of the store manager
• Achieving sales, wage, profit, safety, and shrinkage targets
• Driving sales and profits while reducing shrinkage
• Participating in financial discussions and budget development with staff
• Promoting inclusive leadership and community engagement
• Collaborating with union representatives where applicable
• Communicating effectively with staff and management
• Assisting in staffing, retention, and performance management
• Ensuring legal and company policy compliance
• Supervising and coaching team members