Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• In the absence of the Store Manager, called upon to assume complete responsibility for all phases of store operations.
• Looks for areas where improvements in service may be required; implements processes, procedures and/or changes to address these issues.
• Direct and motivate employees to attain personal sales goals weekly
• Hold staff accountable for meeting customer service and sales goals
• Provide a fun, full-service shopping experience to customers
• Stay informed of current marketing and grocery trends
• Responsible for proper backroom inventory levels, prepares, maintains and tracks records to calculate gross monthly profits according to company guidelines.
• Assists the Store Manager with health, safety and sanitation issues in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment for employees and customers to ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements, other governmental regulations and company standards.
• Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Forecasts, schedules, and monitors labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; creates action plan to address cost control issues.
• Directs, oversees, and evaluates the training of all perishable department employees to reduce and control turnover, promote more efficient operations and to provide better control over labor costs.
• Responsible for dealing with emergencies, crises, and any problems that arise during the day in the store.
• Maintains effective contact with team members at all levels in the organization involved in store operations (i.e., Warehouse, supervisor, Merchandising, etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring dates on merchandise, such as dairy products, meats, and baked goods, are checked and expired food pulled off the shelves on a regular basis pursuant to El Rio Grande procedures.
• Ensures the specials and items advertised in fliers are on the shelves.

Requirements & Skills:

Team Leadership

• People Management
• Conflict Management
• Retail Associate Training and Development
• Communication
• Results Oriented
• Decision Making
• Flexibility and Leading Change
• Customer Oriented
• Food Safety Certification.