Third Person in Charge

Safeway; Orinda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Associate discounts

Benefits for eligible associates

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Third Person in Charge to oversee store operations when the Store Director and Assistant Store Director are not present. This role includes customer service leadership, training, hiring coordination, and merchandising execution to drive daily results.

The position emphasizes supervising late shifts, maintaining store standards, and partnering with leadership to improve safety and customer experience. Strong communication and scheduling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of retail experience required.
• Retail grocery experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours and stand long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Run total store operations during closing shifts in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with the ASD and fill in for the ASD when needed.
• Supervise all employees and handle customer complaints in the absence of leadership.
• Initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with late shift operations to ensure smooth store function.
• Lead training for Head Clerks and PICs for promotion paths.
• Assist with merchandising implementation and store standards.
• Support hiring processes and onboarding for new hires.
• Support safety programs and culture in the store.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Store operations

Communication skills

Initiative & urgency

Flexible hours

Independent & teamwork

Professional demeanor

Analytical skills

Weights & measures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Safeway has an opening for a Third Person in Charge!
The Third Person in Charge is responsible for the operations of the entire store when the Store Director (SD) and Assistant Store Director (ASD) are not present. The position is one of the job classifications from which candidates for retail leadership development training are typically selected, the successful completion of which may lead to advancement into store management. The Third Person in Charge provides customer service, administers training to new employees, coordinates with others to determine hiring needs and to identify and select candidates for interviews, and assists with merchandising execution for the store. The Third Person also coordinates with the late shift employees in directing the day-to-day activities of the late shift when the Store Director and Assistant Store Director are not present, including assessment of daily operational needs and training personnel. Assists in ordering, receiving storing, pricing, stocking and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Works primarily closing shifts to run total store operations in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
• Works with the Assistant Store Director on center of store operations and fills in for Assistant Store Director on their days off, when the ASD is filling in for Store Director, or while the ASD is on vacation.
• Overall management responsibility for the total store operation, including supervision of all employees and the handling of customer complaints, in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
• Initiates corrective action as needed in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
• Acts as the liaison between the Store Director/Assistant Store Director and the late shift operations to ensure smooth operations of the store.
• Encourages and maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, friendly, courteous customer service. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques. Handles customer relations issues.
• Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising duties. Coordinates with late shift employees/department leads in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day operations of the store during the late shift and special sales/AD needs. Assists with implementing Company and Division merchandising policies and/or Store Director instructions.
• Coordinates with Assistant Store Director to prepare "things to do list" for night stockers for closing shifts; prepares "things to do list" for day stockers for day or mid shifts.
• May perform duties of the receiving clerk in the absence of the Inventory Control Clerk.
• Build and execute marketing and merchandising plans for the store working with Head Clerks, PICs, and Food Clerks.
• Ordering for displays and working with day stockers to minimize out of stocks.
• Support Store Director and Assistant Store Director with execution of the strategies to improve product placement, profit, sales, store standards, and other key metrics.
• Trains Head Clerks/PICs for possible promotion to Third Person in Charge.
• Support the Store Director with the overall success of the Company's Safety Culture and Safety programs in the store to provide a safe work environment for employees and shopping experience for customers
• Coordinates with Store Director and Head Bookkeeper/In-Store Recruiter to assess and meet hiring needs by ensuring positions are posted, interviews are scheduled for the Store Director, Assistant Store Director, or Third Person with candidates, and the onboarding of new hires takes place after hiring decisions are made.
• Ensures that the required web-based training is administered to new employees and ensures all mandatory training is provided to each new hires and newly promoted employees. Ensures all new hire paperwork and policies are acknowledged by all new hires and/or promoted employees and maintained in personnel files.

Store assignments can change due to operational needs.

Qualifications

Education Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience Level

• Four or more years retail experience required
• Retail grocery experience preferred

Skills And Experiences

• Proficient customer service and supervisory skills.
• Strong understanding of overall store operations.
• Requires strong written and oral communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to get along with others.
• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
• Available to work flexible hours (am/pm shifts).
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful, and maintain composure in dealing with customers and co-workers.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning, reporting, meeting operational objectives, scheduling, and supervising.
• Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
• Requires knowledge of basic math and weights and measures.

Travel Requirements: None

Physical Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 55 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Must sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, computer and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Workday is fast paced; holiday, evening and weekend work may be required.

Albertsons Companies' Northern California Market support office is located in Pleasanton, CA and supports the operations of 285 retail stores across northern California, northwestern Nevada, and Hawaii under the Safeway, Andronico’s, Vons, and Pak ‘n Save Foods banners.

Why you will choose us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
• Competitive pay with weekly payroll
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more (eligibility details at myACI Benefits: https://myaci-benefits.com)
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave (eligibility details at myACI Benefits: https://myaci-benefits.com)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).