Store Manager

GOLDEN PANTRY FOOD STORES INC; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN PANTRY FOOD STORES INC in Milledgeville, GA seeks a Store Manager to oversee store operations, recruit staff, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate has 3 years of retail sales experience and leadership skills.

Responsibilities include managing labor schedules, evaluating employee performance, and maintaining high standards of customer service. This role is vital for the smooth operation of the store during operating hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of retail sales experience required.
• 2 years of retail management preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit continuously for the best candidates.
• Create and manage a labor schedule.
• Evaluate employee skills and work on improvements.
• Ensure customer service aligns with company standards.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Multitasking

Education

3 years of retail sales experience

2 years of retail management

Job description

Job Details: Location: 1096 Milledgeville Shell - MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061

Role and Responsibilities

• Recruit continuously; seek the best candidates available in terms of attitude and skills.
• Follow company hiring and training procedures.
• Create a labor schedule that meets customer needs, company operations, and payroll budget, and post employee labor schedule on time.
• Ensure that all store employees have the proper skills necessary for their position.
• Periodically evaluate the skill level of each employee and identify weak areas.
• Work in conjunction with the training department to improve the skills of each employee.
• Develop at least one employee to whom Store Manager duties can be delegated effectively.
• Enact company promotional campaigns on time.
• Ensure that all customers receive the service promised in the mission statement.
• Set individual sales goals with each store employee.
• Ensure the unit is open and all products and services are available to customers during operating hours.
• Merchandise product according to store plan‑ograms, following first in first out rotation.
• Order stock according to merchandising goals and projected sales.
• Set store objectives for each of the following areas based on overall company goals and work to accomplish those objectives through effective management:
• Sales (All products offered for sale)
• Payroll Expense
• Asset Loss (Waste, Spoilage, Cash, and Inventory)
• Facility Maintenance
• Inventory Level
• Communicate objectives to all store employees and assign tasks as necessary.
• Oversee employees and store operations ensuring compliance with government regulations, company policy, and safety procedures.
• Stay familiar with company manuals, bulletins, and other communications.
• Protect company assets at all times.
• Complete an Incident Report for all warranted events and forward to Risk Management.
• Review financial transactions and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and that expenditures stay within budget limitations.
• Ensure that a report of store and food service operations and a bank deposit is completed daily.
• Perform periodic store inspections to identify areas that do not meet operating standards and report any safety needs or concerns to Risk Management.
• Ensure that all federal and state required postings and the Hazard Communication Guide are current and accessible to all store employees.
• Ensure that all employees are following federal, state, and local laws and company policy concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
• Ensure that a Person In Charge is designated as required by health regulations.
• Manage subordinate supervisors in the Assistant Manager position if applicable; be responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these supervisors.
• Directly supervise 0–25 non‑supervisory employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizationʼs policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manage all key areas of food service operations within the respective store personally or through subordinate employees.
• Ensure that the standards of any operations within the store are met, including any additional required training.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met through equipment cleaning, proper hygienic practices, and proper food storage and display.
• Train all food service staff in quality and customer service performance standards.
• Communicate new procedures to staff and manage implementation.
• Order and maintain food service inventory.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of retail sales experience required; 2 years of retail management preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Basic math skills sufficient to complete orders, calculate inventory, and manage cash registers.

Physical Requirements

• Describe sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Describe medium work that includes moving objects up to 20, 50, or 80 pounds.
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assess accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Adjust or move objects up to 20, 50, or 80 pounds in all directions.
• Communicate with others to exchange information.
• Repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Move oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.

Additional Notes

The duties and responsibilities listed are comprehensive but not all-inclusive. It is expected to complete all other duties as assigned.