Management Trainee

T&T Supermarket; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and employer</n

Employee Assistance Program

10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discou

Birthday Celebration

Team Building Events

Job summary

T&T Supermarket in San Jose, CA invites candidates to join its 12-month Management Trainee program designed to prepare high-potential individuals to become Department Heads. You will gain hands-on leadership, operations, and customer-service experience while supporting store performance and initiatives.

Reporting to the Store Manager, MTs lead teams, uphold standards, and drive sales growth across shifts. A strong emphasis on learning, adaptability, and cross-functional exposure closes with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 3+ years of retail experience; chain-store experience preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of retail experience; chain-store experience preferred
• Previous supervisory or people-lead experience is an asset
• Fluent in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset

Responsibilities

• Act as a culture ambassador by modeling T&T values and leading by example on the sales floor.
• Build, coach, and engage a high-performing team through daily supervision, feedback, and on-the-job training.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment across all shifts.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Lead daily department operations, ensuring shelves are fully stocked, displays are visually appealing, and work areas meet cleanliness and safety standards.
• Guarantee 100% execution of operational standards, pricing, promotions, and company initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and equipment standards.
• Support ordering, demand forecasting, and inventory control to minimize shrink and control costs.
• Drive department results to meet or exceed sales and contribution budgets, with a continuous focus on efficiency and productivity.
• Participate in the 12-month Management Trainee program, including training modules, cross-functional exposure, and assigned projects.

Job description

CA, San Jose Store | Westgate Center
1600 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Pay or shift range: $26 USD to $34 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANAG005678

Description

The Opportunity

The Management Trainee (MT) Program is a 12-month accelerated development program designed to prepare high-potential candidates to become outstanding Department Head at T&T Supermarket.
Through hands-on experience, structured training, and performance accountability, MTs will develop strong capabilities in people leadership, operational excellence, customer service, and business performance. Upon successful completion, MTs are expected to transition into a Department Head role.

You Will

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Management Trainee is responsible for driving department performance while consistently delivering exceptional customer service, strong operational standards, and full execution of company initiatives.

As a culture ambassador, the MT leads by example, builds a high-engagement team, operates with a cost-conscious mindset, and contributes directly to sales growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a culture ambassador by modeling T&T values and leading by example on the sales floor.
• Build, coach, and engage a high-performing team through daily supervision, feedback, and on-the-job training.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment across all shifts.

Customer Experience

• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Ensure product presentation, freshness, and availability consistently meet customer expectations.

Operations & Execution

• Lead daily department operations, ensuring shelves are fully stocked, displays are visually appealing, and work areas meet cleanliness and safety standards.
• Guarantee 100% execution of operational standards, pricing, promotions, and company initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and equipment standards.

Business Performance & Cost Control

• Support ordering, demand forecasting, and inventory control to minimize shrink and control costs.
• Execute pricing strategies and promotions accurately and on time in partnership with the Merchandising team.
• Drive department results to meet or exceed sales and contribution budgets, with a continuous focus on efficiency and productivity.
• Strive for strong sales growth, with a mindset toward continuous improvement and performance excellence.
• Actively participate in the 12-month Management Trainee program, including training modules, cross-functional exposure, and assigned projects.
• Demonstrate strong learning agility, business acumen, and readiness for increased leadership responsibility.

You Should Have / Be

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 3+ years of retail experience; chain-store experience preferred
• College or University education preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of retail experience; chain-store experience preferred
• Previous supervisory or people-lead experience is an asset

Availability & Work Conditions

• Flexible availability, including weekends, early/late shifts, and holidays
• Able to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperature environments
• Willing to rotate across tasks, departments, and store locations as part of development

Technical & Operational Skills

• Understanding of retail operations, merchandising, inventory control, and in-store execution
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and equipment handling
• Comfortable using POS systems and MS Office applications

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Right attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine willingness to learn
• Business-minded, results-oriented, and able to get up to speed quickly
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset

Competitive Wages

• Paid Holiday
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount
• Birthday Celebration
• Team Building Events

Safety & Equal Employment Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket's top priority. We've established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Travel Required

Yes .

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