Retail Assistant Manager

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosemont Market & Bakery in Portland, ME is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead the team and day-to-day operations at our Brighton market.

You will work closely with the Store Manager to create a welcoming customer experience, support and develop employees, and keep the market running smoothly. This is a hands-on, in-person role at a Rosemont Market location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail, customer service, food service, hospitality, or a related field.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Previous experience with POS systems and inventory management preferred.
• Experience with Catapult or another inventory management system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to support daily market operations.
• Partner with the Store Manager to meet sales goals and manage inventory.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop staff.
• Coach employees and provide feedback for growth.
• Maintain timekeeping and employee documentation.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Keep the market clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Communicate updates to Store Manager and Director of Retail Operations.
• Assist with inventory, invoicing, and special orders.
• Provide staffing coverage and leadership when the Store Manager is away.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Catapult

Job description

Assistant Store Manager Brighton Avenue Market Rosemont Market & Bakery is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead the team and day-to-day operations at our Brighton market.

Our Assistant Store Managers are hands-on leaders who work closely with the Store Manager to create a welcoming experience for customers, support and develop employees, and keep the market running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for an experienced retail, food service, or hospitality professional who loves food, enjoys working with people, and is ready to grow their leadership skills.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Develop the Team
• Partner with the Store Manager to lead daily market operations and create a positive, respectful team environment.
• Help interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop retail employees.
• Provide coaching and feedback to help employees succeed and grow.
• Help plan staffing and provide coverage to keep all areas of the market running smoothly.
• Take on additional leadership responsibilities when the Store Manager is away.
• Help maintain accurate timekeeping and employee documentation.
• Communicate important employee and operational updates to the Store Manager and Director of Retail Operations.
• Support Sales & Inventory
• Partner with the Store Manager to meet sales goals and reduce inventory shrink.
• Maintain accurate inventory and follow Rosemont's inventory management processes.
• Process invoices accurately and on time.
• Assist with special orders and other inventory-related projects.
• Help ensure the team has the information and resources they need to be successful.
• Keep the Market Running Well
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming market.
• Uphold Rosemont's standards for food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and quality.
• Identify and communicate safety, maintenance, and equipment concerns.
• Respond appropriately to workplace injuries and other urgent situations when the Store Manager is unavailable.
• Help ensure the market consistently looks and feels like Rosemont.

What We're Looking For

• You\'ll be a great fit if you:
• Love food, especially local, specialty, and seasonal foods.
• Enjoy working with people and creating a welcoming customer experience.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Are dependable, flexible, and able to stay calm in a busy environment.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoy helping others learn and grow.
• Are interested in developing your leadership and hospitality skills.
• Are comfortable learning and using POS, inventory, and other workplace technology.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Have professional proficiency in English.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail, customer service, food service, hospitality, or a related field.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Previous experience with POS systems and inventory management preferred.
• Experience with Catapult or another inventory management system is a plus.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time position with a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.
• This is an in-person, hands-on position at a Rosemont Market location.
• Our markets are busy, active environments featuring groceries, fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and specialty and local products.
• Moderate to loud ambient noise is part of the work environment.
• Attendance at trainings and certifications may be required.

Physical Requirements

• This is an active, hands-on position. You should be comfortable with:
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, lifting, twisting, squatting, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Standing and moving throughout the market for extended periods.
• Sitting at a desk for periods of computer work.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below.

https://rosemontmarket.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1841759-525697.html