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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about leading teams and enhancing customer experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance work and life while contributing to a culture that values customer satisfaction. You will be instrumental in managing store operations, ensuring high-quality service, and achieving performance goals. Join a company that prioritizes your growth and well-being, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the food service industry.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits from Day One
10% Annual Performance-Based Bonus
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Profit-Sharing
Holidays Off

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of grocery or retail management experience.
  • Hands-on leadership experience in grocery retail preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing all aspects of store operations.
  • Collaborate with team to meet merchandising standards.
  • Assume full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Grocery Management
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma / Equivalent

Job description

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Gordon Food Service Store LLC

Location: 1601 W 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410

Hiring Immediately!

Location - 1601 W. 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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!

Some Of Our Benefits Include

  • 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

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.

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

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!

Here Are Some Ways You Will Make An Impact

  • 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

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these 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
  • Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy
Note: Please make sure you use a valid email so we can follow up with you and let you know what’s happening next in the process!

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 talent@gfs.com 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.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
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    Sales and Business Development
  • Industries
    Food and Beverage Services

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