Grocery Store Assistant Manager: Lead & Grow Sales

Houchens-Food-Group,-Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking an Assistant Manager to support store leadership and ensure operations meet company standards. You will supervise staff, oversee daily sales, inventory, scheduling and safety programs.

The role requires strong customer service, integrity, and the ability to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced grocery environment. Prior retail management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Basic math and cash handling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to inquiries.
• Monitor sales activities to ensure satisfactory service and quality goods.
• Assign employees to specific duties and supervise sales staff.
• Direct and supervise cash handling, inventory, and customer services.
• Maintain inventory levels and process purchases and requisitions.
• Enforce safety, health, and security rules; ensure compliance with company policies.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and develop store staff.
• Plan budgets, monitor expenses, and control store losses.
• Prepare end-of-week reports and manage payroll within budget.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Communication

Retail operations

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Houchens Food Group in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking an Assistant Manager to support store leadership and ensure operations meet company standards. You will supervise staff, oversee daily sales, inventory, scheduling and safety programs.

The role requires strong customer service, integrity, and the ability to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced grocery environment. Prior retail management experience is a plus.