Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager and drive peak performance across departments. You will help recruit, train, and mentor staff while ensuring a safe, efficient, and profitable store operation.

Join a team focused on high food safety standards, excellent guest service, and ethical business practices. The role offers growth within our management pipeline and a stable full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in retail or management roles.
• Ability to motivate diverse teams and collaborate across departments.
• Comfort with merchandising, budgeting, and project planning.
• Passion for customer service and product quality.
• Commitment to ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager to oversee daily operations and safety.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff; lead by example.
• Manage inventory, stocking cycles, backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
• Help control payroll budgets, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and guest experience.
• Resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues quickly.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

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.