Assistant Store Manager

gfs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid holidays off

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Detroit is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to act as the right-hand to the Store Manager. You’ll be trained to cover all aspects of store operations, drive key performance and financial objectives, and lead a team to deliver a superior customer experience.

You are a hands-on leader with pride in merchandising, operations, and team development. This role offers a retail schedule with open availability including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of grocery or retail management experience.
• Hands-on leadership experience in grocery retail preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of Store operations, including customer service and maintaining store condition.
• Oversee training, supervising, and performance management of Store Sales Associates.
• Unloading delivery merchandise, organizing stock, and transferring stock from stockroom to store.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma / Equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service!

We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Location: 2760 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit MI 48207

Work/Life balance - We offer a great retail schedule! Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

Check out this video to learn more about our Stores!

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
• Annual Bonus! 10% annual performance-based bonus potential
• Immediate Retirement Savings : 401(k) retirement plan with company match ! No waiting period required!
• Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days!
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day , and Easter

We offer a great retail schedule ! Store Hours : Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

About us

Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry: Gordon Food Service At a Glance

Job Role

As Assistant Store Manager you are the right-hand to the Store Manager! You'll become well trained to cover all aspects of store operations, achieve key performance and financial objectives , as well as directional and performance planning . Be part of it!

Overall, we are looking for someone who takes pride in being a great merchant , a passionate leader , and committed to making sure every customer experience is better than the last!

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of all aspects of Store operations including customer service, store condition and the selection, training, supervising, and performance management of Store Sales Associates
• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store
• Collaborates with team members to ensure the store meets or exceeds the established merchandising standards for product quality, presentation and visual marketing/merchandising
• Keep up with reporting to support sales, earnings, and minimizing shrink
• Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of grocery or retail management experience
• Hands-on leadership experience in grocery retail (e.g. Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood departments) is highly preferred but not required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height
• Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• You must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record per GFS policy

Company Culture & Values

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.