Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to act as the Store Manager's strategic partner, leading daily operations, team development, merchandising, and guest satisfaction to drive peak performance.

You will champion food safety, manage payroll budgets and expenses, mentor staff, and uphold integrity across departments. This role offers a stable full-time schedule with growth opportunities within our store network.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or a leadership role.
• Ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Comfort with merchandising and store operations.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction and high product quality.
• Integrity and ethical standards in all dealings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations with the Store Manager.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff; lead performance evaluations.
• Manage ordering, purchasing, stocking, and loss prevention.
• Monitor payroll budgets and expense controls.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and guest service standards.
• Resolve operational or equipment issues promptly.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Team development

Business acumen

Guest service

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.