Grocery - Assistant Manager

Bristol Farms; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Farms in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Assistant Grocery Manager to lead the Grocery Department and support the Store Director. The role emphasizes strong leadership, exceptional customer service, and the ability to train and supervise staff while ensuring accuracy in pricing, cash handling, and daily operations.

You will help maintain product quality, safety, and smooth store performance. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with good listening skills, patience, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months related experience.
• Strong customer service skills and leadership ability.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train department staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and assist Grocery Manager in daily operations.
• Prepare daily schedule and supervise department staff.
• Train staff and document training activities.
• Ensure pricing accuracy and handle cash register procedures.
• Maintain stock and dairy expiration, rotate products.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist carry out service.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Supervision

Analytical

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job Title:Assistant Grocery Manager

Department:Grocery

Reports To:Grocery Manager and Store Director

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Summary

This is a management position.The Assistant Grocery Manager will have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move themselves towards success.Key personality traits & skills needed to accomplish this are: patience, even tempered, humble, observant, perceptive, supportive, decisive, flexible, analytical & consistent.Must be self motivated; have strong leadership skills; good listening skills, extraordinary customer service skills; applied empathy; and possess a strong sense of urgency in all duties performed.Due to Bristol Farms’ goals and structure, the Assistant Grocery Manager should also be open to growth and expansion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to performing all required duties of a Grocery clerk, the Assistant Grocery Manager assists the Grocery Manager in all aspects of the development of the Grocery Department.Assumes the responsibilities of a manager when the Grocery Manager is not on duty.The Assistant Grocery Manager is responsible for stocking shelves, the dairy case, receiving and other areas of the department & store. He or she also performs the following duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Leads by example; models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assists Grocery Manager with preparation of daily schedule and directs activities of employees.
• Trains or assures in-service training for all department employees and documents all training.
• Trains all opening and closing procedures for department.
• Maintains high profit margin in accordance to the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to:sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes and waste management.
• Assures high quality and proper quantity through accurate ordering and receiving.
• Assures all items in the dairy box are well within their expiration date.
• Rotates stock to assure high quality, fresh merchandise at all times.
• Fills customer orders by obtaining items from shelves, freezers, coolers, bins, tables, or containers.
• Required to operate a cash register following established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate recording of customer transactions, including the acceptance of payment in accordance with Bristol Farms’ cash register procedures.
• Responsible for accurate balancing of cash register.
• Packages and handles customers’ groceries according to their preference - paper, plastic, or both.
• Offers/assists Customers with carry out service.
• Collects shopping carts from inside the store and from the outer perimeter of the store, parking lot and any other areas where needed.Keeps Floral Department free of hand baskets and shopping carts.
• Assists with the managing of proper displays in store entrance & end caps in accordance with Bristol Farms Lazy Acres merchandising standards.
• Sets up displays and stocks shelves, coolers, counter bins, tables, freezers, containers, or trays with merchandise.
• Maintains & cleans shelves, bins, tables, and coolers.
• Accurately prices all merchandise by stamping, marking, or placing shelf tags/signs.
• Assures daily price changes are done accurately & completed before store opens; maintaining price integrity at all times.
• Monitors pull dates on all Grocery merchandise.
• Examines products bought for resale or received for storage.
• Responsible for all staff members practicing the same techniques and standards.
• Handles all customer complaints in such a manner to assure repeat business no mater the complaint.
• Serves customers with a smile and willing attitude.Assures high sales through establishing relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
• Documents all meetings & safety memos and obtains employee’s signatures as required.
• Assures all staff members receive monthly Safety News and other required communications.
• Follows safety work standards and reports any safety hazards to Store Director.
• Conducts accident investigations and fills out paperwork within accordance to Cal Osha SB 198.
• Maintains a clean & safe work area at all times.Keeps aisles free of cardboard and overstock merchandise.
• Assists with Arranging all equipment to be fixed and cleaned (with approval of Store Director.)
• At all times, meets and exceeds Bristol Farms standards in food, service, quality, and cleanliness.
• Follows the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages employees in the department.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.Other responsibilities include assisting with the training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Customer Service Skills

The Assistant Grocery Manager is expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility.The Assistant Grocery Manager is expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; to treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, memos, special orders, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and schedules.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, or employees of Bristol Farms.

Knowledge of English

This is a customer service driven position.The candidate must have the ability to speak, read and understand English.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers & fractions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation.Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.