Retail Assistant Manager — Growth & Ops Lead

Chestnut Petroleum; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (applies

Job summary

Chestnut Petroleum is seeking an Assistant Manager for a part-time position at our NJ location. The role supports the Store Manager in daily operations of the convenience store and fuel site, overseeing staff, customer service, and policy execution. Salary ranges posted are $17.50 to $18.50 per hour with benefits noted below.

The Assistant Manager helps with scheduling, training, cash handling, and profitability while ensuring a clean, well-merchandised, safe store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, convenience store, customer service, or shift leadership roles preferred.
• Experience with cash handling, POS systems, and retail operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to support and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in the daily management and operations of the convenience store and fuel station
• Support and enforce store policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Assume Store Manager responsibilities when the manager is unavailable
• Assist with employee scheduling, training, and shift management
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service and professionally resolve customer concerns
• Assist with daily bookkeeping, cash handling, deposits, invoicing, and gas pricing surveys
• Support inventory control by ensuring merchandise is stocked, rotated, and maintained
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store and fuel station
• Monitor store performance by helping control expenses, maximize profitability, and minimize losses
• Assist with time and attendance tracking for payroll processing
• Communicate employee relations issues or operational concerns to store leadership
• Prepare operational or performance reports as requested by management
• Support store team members and maintain a positive, team-oriented environment
• Perform the essential duties and responsibilities of Retail Team Members when needed

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Shift leadership

Cash handling

Communications

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Chestnut Petroleum is seeking an Assistant Manager for a part-time position at our NJ location. The role supports the Store Manager in daily operations of the convenience store and fuel site, overseeing staff, customer service, and policy execution. Salary ranges posted are $17.50 to $18.50 per hour with benefits noted below.

The Assistant Manager helps with scheduling, training, cash handling, and profitability while ensuring a clean, well-merchandised, safe store environment.