Assistant Grocery Manager

Assistant Grocery Manager

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring shelves are stocked, merchandised, and customer-ready at all times. This role helps drive sales, control shrink, and lead the team while maintaining high standards for service, efficiency, and safety.

Department Operations

• Assist in managing all Grocery Department functions including stocking, ordering, and inventory control
• Ensure shelves are faced, filled, and organized to maximize sales and presentation
• Support proper product rotation, code dating, and shrink reduction practices
• Execute ad changes, promotional displays, and seasonal merchandising plans

Customer Experience

• Provide excellent customer service and support team members in delivering a positive shopping experience
• Address customer questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department

Team Leadership & Development

• Support hiring, training, and onboarding of grocery associates
• Provide direction, coaching, and daily task delegation to team members
• Assist in creating schedules that align with department needs
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and engagement

Financial Performance

• Support the Grocery Manager in achieving sales, labor, and shrink goals
• Monitor department conditions and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Assist with inventory counts and expense control initiatives

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for associates and customers
• Follow all regulatory and operational standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous grocery or retail experience preferred; leadership experience a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in various store conditions including stockrooms and sales floor

Key Competencies

• Team Leadership & Support
• Merchandising & Stocking Execution
• Customer Focus
• Operational Efficiency
• Attention to Detail

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.