Assistant Store Manager

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

In-store discounts

Job summary

Mother's Market & Kitchen in Newport Beach seeks an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations and enhance customer service. You will support staff development, track performance metrics, and maintain store standards.

The ideal candidate has prior management experience, strong communication skills, and a customer-service mindset. This role includes flexible scheduling across various shifts, including weekends and evenings, and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a management role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations and workflows.
• Coordinate training and manage staff schedules.
• Greet customers and handle inquiries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Computer literacy

Leadership ability

Education

Prior experience as Assistant Store Manager or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

At Mother’s Market, we're dedicated to wellness through exceptional retail experiences. As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll help ensure smooth daily operations, support our team, and deliver outstanding service. This is more than store leadership; it’s an opportunity to empower staff, enhance customer journeys, and uphold our community standards.

Hourly Pay: $24.50 hourly up to $80,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & in-store discounts

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations: Assist with store and restaurant workflows; follow up on cashier settlements, promotions, and shift coverage.
• Support & develop staff: Coordinate training, manage schedules, coach team members, and model positive leadership.
• Deliver customer excellence: Greet and assist customers, handle inquiries or complaints, and engage on the sales floor.
• Track performance: Review daily sales and labor metrics; relay key insights from Manager’s reports to relevant teams.
• Ensure store standards: Conduct facility checks, report maintenance issues, handle emergencies, and uphold safety/security protocols.
• Enhance merchandising: Create and support in-store displays, help execute product placement strategies to meet sales objectives.
• Take initiative: Step into staff roles as needed, whether opening, closing, or covering breaks and shifts.

What You Bring

• Prior experience as an Assistant Store Manager, department manager, or equivalent role.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; proficient in English.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable with basic math.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold team accountable.
• Customer-service mindset, always approachable and dependable.
• Ready to cover staff breaks, field vendor communications, and jump into operational tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting of grocery/bulk items (up to 50 lbs.), repeated up to 100 times/day.
• Push/pull carts or electric pallet jacks; stand, walk, bend, and twist often.

Schedule Requirements

Flexible availability across various shifts and locations, including weekends and evenings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother’s Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.