Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly, LLC in Hardeeville, South Carolina is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the store's management team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, team development, and ensuring high service standards.

As a key leader, you will recruit and mentor staff, manage inventory, and maintain food safety standards. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for growth within the company.

If you're ready to take the lead, apply today!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role is highly recommended.
• Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship.
• Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.
• Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles.
• Help manage payroll budgets and expense controls.
• Maintain rigorous standards for food safety and sanitation.
• Resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Guest-first mindset

Integrity

Job description

Assistant Store Manager | Piggly Wiggly

Role Overview

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.

Ready to lead? Apply today to join a community-focused team!