Assistant Store Manager 1501

Giant Oil Inc.; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 36,534,000 - 49,428,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Oil Inc. in Hernando, MS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager with a background in food experience to lead daily store and food-service operations.

You will recruit, train, and supervise staff to deliver excellent customer service while maintaining food-safety standards and inventory controls. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Local candidates only.
• Experience in food-service, restaurant, deli, kitchen, convenience-store food, or food-preparation preferred.
• Leadership or management experience in food-service or retail preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and proper food storage practices preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train employees on equipment and tasks.
• Ability to manage store operations, inventory, and vendor activities.
• Ability to use store computer systems, review reports, and complete counseling documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for meetings and activities.
• English communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Food-handler or food-safety certification preferred; willing to obtain required cert.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store and food-service operations, including food preparation, cleanliness, stocking, inventory, and compliance with Company standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop positive, enthusiastic employees who provide excellent customer service.
• Schedule employees within Company guidelines to ensure proper store coverage and operations.
• Monitor inventory, product freshness, waste, expiration dates, and proper storage.
• Ensure food-service equipment is used, cleaned, and maintained properly.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff training

English communication

Cash handling

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Store computer systems

Inventory software

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Retail Convenience

• Food Experience Background Needed*

GREAT PAY!! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING!! Be Part of a Team that CARES about Their Team!! Great Culture!!

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, And Skills

Leadership and Management

• Maintain a positive, energetic, and "can-do" attitude at all times.
• Be receptive to career development opportunities and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop positive, enthusiastic employees who provide excellent customer service and follow proper food-safety procedures.
• Manage daily store and food-service operations, including food preparation, cleanliness, stocking, inventory, and compliance with Company standards.
• Assign tasks and follow up with employees to ensure the store, kitchen, and food-preparation areas are clean, organized, adequately stocked, and properly maintained.
• Ensure employees follow food-safety, sanitation, temperature-control, and product-quality standards.
• Maintain a professional and supportive working relationship with employees and supervisors.
• Schedule employees within Company guidelines to maintain proper store coverage, customer service, and food-service operations.
• Use fair and non-discriminatory management practices when hiring, training, counseling, motivating, and separating employees.
• Monitor food inventory, product freshness, waste, expiration dates, and proper food storage.
• Ensure food-service equipment is used, cleaned, and maintained properly.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from the ground to overhead for up to 30 minutes during the workday, including stocking and maintaining inventory.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds from the ground to waist level, including replenishing fountain syrups and food-service supplies.
• Ability to push and pull with up to 20 pounds of force, including using a hand truck.
• Ability to bend at the waist and twist throughout the workday.
• Ability to grasp, reach, and manipulate objects throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely climb a ladder to store or retrieve materials and place or remove signs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Local candidates only.
• Previous food-service, restaurant, deli, kitchen, convenience-store food, or food-preparation experience strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership or management experience in a food-service or retail environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food preparation, temperature control, and proper food storage practices preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and work under the conditions described above.
• Ability to supervise and train employees on food-service equipment, store equipment, tools, safety procedures, and assigned tasks.
• Ability to supervise, manage, and hold direct reports accountable for store operations, food-service standards, and vendor activities.
• Ability to efficiently use store computer systems, including reviewing reports, managing inventory, controlling cash, and completing counseling documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to attend meetings and other Company-related activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Food-handler or food-safety certification preferred. Candidates must be willing to obtain any required certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour