Convenience Department Lead

Coborn; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employee discount on grocery items

DailyPay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Floating Holidays

Sunday Premium Pay

Paid Military Leave

Employee recognition programs

Health & Wellness Programs

EAP

National discount marketplace

Career growth opportunities

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement/educationbenefit

Voluntary benefits (vision, etc.)

Job summary

Coborn's is seeking a Convenience Department Lead to assist the Sr Guest Service Manager in operating the convenience department and maintaining systems for services like fuel, carwash, money orders, Western Union, and more. You will help ensure high-quality guest experiences and efficient service.

As part of the role, you will supervise front-end operations, cashiering, and audits, while supporting store leadership and upholding Coborn's service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and maintaining convenience department systems and processes.
• Support front-end operations including cashiering, bagging, and related transactions.
• Provide high-level troubleshooting and timely communication to store leadership on issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and promote safety practices.

Job description

Overview

The primary focus of this position is to assist the Sr Guest Service Manager in the operation of our retail convenience department. This individual is responsible to ensure that systems and processes related to the convenience department are evaluated, maintained and functioning properly.

The Convenience Department Lead will assist to ensure exceptional guest service is provided by offering convenient, specialty products and services not offered by traditional grocery retailers (i.e. Car Wash, Fuel, Money Orders, Western Union, Dry Cleaning, Postage, etc.). As a Convenience Department Lead, you are responsible for ensuring convenience related tasks are effectively managed, processing guest orders efficiently and accurately while providing exceptional guest service.

As the Convenience Department Lead at Coborn's you will:

• Be responsible for ensuring tasks specific to convenience operations, which include fuel, carwash, beverage bars and other convenience services are performed regularly with priority to ensure compliance and high-quality standards. Specific areas of focus will be conducting and supporting inspections, maintenance and cleaning of equipment related to convenience operations (fuel pumps/kiosks, carwash bays, beverage bars, etc.) and promoting convenience services and specials offers to drive financial results.


• Be responsible for upholding Coborn’s high standard of service by supporting the operations of the store with a primary focus on the front-end. This includes, but is not limited to, cashiering, bagging, running money order machines, electronic payment machines, postal machinery, copies, lottery equipment, Western Union, bookkeeping, store pick-up, convenience operations. This support will also include being a point of contact for cashier interventions, transaction reversals/corrections, and other unique transactions (i.e. returns, coupon refunds, exchanges, etc.) and conducting cashier accuracy audits.


• Serve as a point of contact for providing high-level troubleshooting of technical and people related situations to include timely communication to applicable store leadership. This area of focus will include, but not be limited to: pricing accuracy, equipment functionality, guest service levels and standards, personnel problems, etc.


• Provide backup coverage to all areas of the front-end which includes front-end key staff coverage, bookkeeping, Guest Services, store pick-up activities, cashiering, bagging, and pushing carts.


• Responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining point of sale system/machines, balancing tills, safety and cleaning of front-end area as directed by the store leadership, to include the Senior Guest Services Manager and/or Guest Services Manager.


• Performs other duties within the department or other areas as assigned.


• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.


• Observe and enforces all company policies, rules, and safety practices.

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.


• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!


• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)


• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!


• Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)


• Paid Military Leave


• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month


• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year


• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!


• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development


• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed


• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!


• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs


• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Requirements

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What's In It For Me

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.


• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!


• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)


• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!


• Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)


• Paid Military Leave


• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month


• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year


• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!


• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development


• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed


• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!


• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs


• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Pay Range

USD $15.25 - USD $20.50 /Hr.

Company Introduction

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn’s, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods, Sullivan’s Foods, and Kessler’s. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience—both in-store and online—focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn’s, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn’s Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy’s Liquor, and Captain Jack’s brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn’s Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, Godfather’s Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.