Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who acts as the Store Manager's strategic partner and right-hand leader to drive peak operational performance.

You will support daily operations, lead a diverse team, oversee inventory, and help manage payroll and expenses while upholding food safety and guest satisfaction.

Join a collaborative environment that rewards initiative, integrity, and a guest-first mindset with clear opportunities for advancement in our retail leadership pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or a leadership role is highly recommended.
• Ability to motivate a diverse team and collaborate across departments.
• Strong business sense with merchandising and project management skills.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction, high product quality, and ethics.
• Demonstrated integrity and reliable decision making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations with Store Manager to ensure safe, productive environment.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff; lead by example.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stocking, and loss prevention strategies.
• Help control payroll budgets, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation and ethics.
• Resolve operational or technical issues quickly and effectively.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Guest service

Integrity

Business acumen

Operational leadership

Job description

Assistant Store Manager | Piggly Wiggly

As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Operational Leadership: Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and profitable environment.
• Team Development: Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. You'll lead by example in performance evaluations and delegating daily assignments.
• Inventory & Merchandising: Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles. You'll oversee damage reduction, manual backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
• Financial Stewardship: Help manage payroll budgets, expense controls, and financial reporting to ensure company goals are met.
• Standard Bearer: Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and business ethics in all dealings with guests, vendors, and employees.
• Problem Solving: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role (highly recommended).
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship across departments.
• Business Acumen: Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing short/long-term projects.
• Guest-First Mindset: A passion for providing excellent service and maintaining high product quality.
• Integrity: A commitment to honest dealings and Piggly Wiggly's core business ethics.

Why Join the Piggly Wiggly Team?

• Competitive Pay with a full-time, stable schedule.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health insurance, 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
• Growth: Real opportunities for career advancement within our management pipeline.