Retail Store Director: Lead Operations & Growth

Safeway; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive work culture

Competitive pay with weekly payroll

Access to earned wages via Stream

Associate discounts

Comprehensive benefits (Medical,Dental

401(k) and more

Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and

Career growth & development

Job summary

Safeway in Northern California is seeking a Store Director to lead daily store operations, drive performance, and manage staff. This role requires directing hiring, training, scheduling, and enforcing policies to ensure top customer service and profitability.

The Store Director will forecast sales, control labor costs, oversee displays, and ensure safety and compliance while building strong relationships with employees and union partners where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; College degree preferred
• Experience Level: 3 years Store Manager or 5+ years retail/managerial experience
• Retail grocery experience required
• Strong planning and organizational skills; strong math and analytical skills
• Demonstrated customer service and supervisory skills or related experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer literate; ability to make quality decisions under time constraints

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for the operation of a retail grocery store, including performance, cash, inventory, security, and staff
• Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to align with sales goals and wage budgets
• Communicate sales goals and department performance to staff to drive results
• Develop and direct strategies to improve product placement and appearance
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, sanitation, and legal requirements
• Hire, train, and manage store employees; take final hiring decisions
• Maintain positive relationships with unions, if applicable, and other stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail management

Planning

Analytics

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Safeway in Northern California is seeking a Store Director to lead daily store operations, drive performance, and manage staff. This role requires directing hiring, training, scheduling, and enforcing policies to ensure top customer service and profitability.

The Store Director will forecast sales, control labor costs, oversee displays, and ensure safety and compliance while building strong relationships with employees and union partners where applicable.