Store Assistant Manager

Gordon Food Service; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Store Manager, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing customer experiences and leading a dedicated team. This position offers the perfect blend of retail dynamics and work-life balance, providing opportunities for professional growth. You'll be responsible for overseeing store operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and supporting your team in achieving performance goals. If you are passionate about retail and committed to excellence, this is the ideal opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the food service industry.

Benefits

Holidays Off

Healthcare Benefits after 30 days

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail management experience preferred in retail or grocery environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of store operations including customer service and staff performance.
• Assist in unloading merchandise and maintaining store standards.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

New Store opening July 2021!

Work/Life balance - We offer the best schedule in retail!

Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

Location: 4710 University Dr NW, Ste 17-B, Huntsville, AL 35816

Welcome to Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 176 stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more! Come help us champion a "Customer is King" environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry: Gordon Food Service At a Glance. Be part of it!

Some of our Benefits include:

• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter


• Advancement - We have several leaders that began as Sales Associates!


• Healthcare Benefits after 30 days! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!

As Assistant Store Manager you are the right-hand to the Store Manager! You'll become well trained to cover all aspects of store operations, achieve key performance and financial objectives, as well as directional and performance planning. Be part of it!

Overall, we are looking for someone who takes pride in being a great merchant, a passionate leader, and committed to making sure every customer experience is better than the last!

Here are some ways you will make an impact:

• Assists with the management of all aspects of Store operations including customer service, store condition and the selection, training, supervising, and performance management of Store Sales Associates


• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store


• Collaborates with team members to ensure the store meets or exceeds the established merchandising standards for product quality, presentation and visual marketing/merchandising


• Keep up with reporting to support sales, earnings, and minimizing shrink


• Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

• Two (2) or more years of retail management experience
  
  
  
  • Prefer management experience in retail or grocery store environments
  
  
  
  


• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height


• Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays


• You must be 18 years of age or older


• High School Diploma / Equivalent


• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check


• Valid driver's license and safe driving record per GFS policy

Find out more about our values, culture, and benefits at gfs.com/careers. Be part of it!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.