Assistant Store Manager -Lucky-2545 Main St., Oakley, CA 94561

The Save Mart Companies

Oakley (CA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Save Mart Companies in Oakley, CA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for the Lucky-2545 Main St. location to partner with the Store Manager and lead all daily store operations. You will oversee inventory, labor, training, and customer service while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will develop work schedules, hire and coach team members, and drive store profitability. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and operational acumen in a fast-paced grocery

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education or certification (i.e., RMCP) or equivalent grocery retail experience
Minimum of two years of management/leadership experience is required
Experience overseeing front-end operations and driving store performance is preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees all aspects of day-to-day store operations in partnership with the Store Manager
Develops and implements weekly work schedules for team members to optimize labor efficiency
Leads hiring, training, and development of store staff
Manages front-end operations and cash handling
Monitors inventory, product quality, and date integrity; collaborates with vendors and warehouses as needed
Ensures compliance with sanitation, safety, and company policies; supports regulatory inspections
Drives customer focus and ensures excellent customer service through staff accountability
Analyzes sales and profitability; supports achieving budgeted labor goals and store-wide sales targets

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Training

Decision making

Delegation

Financial skills

Store operations knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Retail software

Job description

About Us

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

We Are Currently Recruiting For The Position Of

Assistant Store Manager -Lucky-2545 Main St., Oakley, CA 94561

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) at Food Maxx works in tandem and close collaboration with the Store Manager to direct and lead all aspects of the overall and day-to-day store operations. The ASM is accountable for effectively managing Food Maxx store conditions, overseeing product quality, and always maintaining store inventory. The ASM assumes full control of the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

The Assistant Store Manager leads and directs the front-end to meet or exceed expected company service levels. The ASM is directly responsible for understanding the unique retail operations of a cost directed operation and achieving maximum sales and gross profits for total store operations. The ASM is tasked with leading Food Maxx department managers to devise and implement strategies that control labor, utilities, and other operating expenses, ensuring compliance with all related laws and company programs, and meeting or exceeding all budgets and goals.

The ASM develops and implements the weekly work schedules for Food Maxx Team Members to achieve optimal labor efficiency and service; oversees hiring, training, and developing team members' work performance to continually exceed customer expectations; manages and directs the in-store training program; and contributes to the professional development of all store Team Members.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Manages store operations with an emphasis in front-end; directs team members to meet or exceed expected service levels; oversees cash management
Develops and implements Team Member work shift schedules. Has direct oversight of departments and Team Members including providing direction, assignments, and duties, and in the Store Manager’s absence, is the final decision maker on store operational issues.
Oversees, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves inventory issues with vendors and warehouses; independently evaluates “out-of-stocks” and audits product quality to ensure “date integrity” throughout the store and resolves any issues.
Assigns, directs, supervising, and coaches Team Members in the performance of their duties; completes performance reviews and provides actionable feedback including development needs.
Manages the in-store training program and provides ongoing developmental opportunities for all team members, including individualized and group training, coaching, and directing work performance with an emphasis on advancement.
Actively participates in all aspects of the recruiting and hiring process, including evaluating applicants and selecting candidates for interviews, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
Promotes effective two-way communications with customers and all store team members; identifies areas needing improvement and develops store specific programs and methods to drive improvement and cultivate customer goodwill, positive staff interaction, and promote teamwork and high morale.
Drives customer focus throughout the store and leads the execution and support of Voice of the Customer; provides customers with remarkable shopping experiences by demonstrating, training, and holding store team members accountable for excellent customer service.
Directly supports the achievement of store-wide sales goals; helps track and analyze sales and profitability data and makes recommendations in support of controlling expenses, achieving budgeted labor goals, and maximizing profits.
Directs team member work activity in product recalls, store cleanliness, maintenance (e.g., janitorial services), and serves as the store point of contact during regulatory or other inspections (e.g., Health Department, OSHA).
Ensures compliance with Company sanitation, safety, security, and other policies, and directs action plans and audits to keep the store in compliance with legal mandates.

Hiring pay range: $77,210.00 - 90,000.00

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

Excellent leadership/team building skills
Strong communication (written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, coaching/mentoring, training skills
Proven abilities in decision making, delegation and conflict resolution
Strong organization, administration, and financial skills
Computer skills, basic knowledge of systems
Knowledge of Store operations and financials, store hazardous materials and food safety rules, employment law, applicable union contractual agreement language, interviewing techniques and hiring practices

Education: Four year college degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education or certification (i.e., RMCP), specialized retail training, or additional grocery retail experience a plus

Experience: Minimum of two years of management/leadership experience is required

Other: Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours

Physical: Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis. Requires lifting to 40 lbs. without assistance. Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects.

Competencies