Assistant Store Manager - Zephyrhills, FL

Assistant Store Manager - Zephyrhills, FL 7320 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, Florida, United States of America Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM Purpose The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, ensuring a safe, high‑performing environment that delivers excellent customer service and meets company standards. Responsibilities Provide leadership, coaching and development to store team members in relation to their tasks, duties, role requirements and performance standards. Create a safe and positive store environment for both team members and customers. Assist the store manager with creating the weekly schedule for team members. Lead the store in the store manager’s absence, including opening and closing. Perform and/or coordinate building maintenance. Take genuine interest in the growth, development and success of team members through rigorous training, coaching, mentoring and progressive disciplinary actions as required. Consistently and effectively communicate across all stakeholders, including but not limited to store team members, store managers and district managers. Ensure the store is operated according to the operational standards set forth by the company and in a manner that maximizes sales, profitability and delivers a world‑class shopping experience. Provide leadership that results in excellent daily store conditions to include, but not limited to, required daily produce/meat/center store department operations that fully adhere to company’s operational standards and programs, daily execution of Food Safety, other safety policies including power‑equipment operation and ensuring excellent daily sanitation standards are achieved. Hold responsibility for key metrics of store operations, including sales, customer counts, labor productivity and shrink. Analyze, understand and utilize operational/financial data to make appropriate business decisions when responsible for the store or alongside the store manager. Be responsible for merchandising program execution, all plan‑ograms, displays, price signs, shelf tags and loyalty programs. Maintain a high standard of operation for customers which includes a full, fresh, clean and friendly place to shop. Manage inventory levels to the specific metrics of the store to ensure quality, freshness and effective rotation practices to meet company standards. Ensure excellent perishable product offering and management, including in‑stock positions, in‑stock conditions, fresh standards met in all perishable departments and shrink exposure. Interpret sales data and trends to maintain correct ordering and inventory procedures. Implement and comply with all policies and procedures to include accounting procedures and practices, cash handling, inventory processes, loss prevention, payroll administration, sanitation, food safety, documentation, policy violations and administrative paperwork. Acquire food safety certification in accordance with company policies and city/state requirements. Always provide support to the store manager. Perform other duties as assigned. About You Must be 18 years of age or older. High School diploma or equivalent. Basic experience with electronic technology and communications. Minimum of two (2) years of management experience. Management/leadership experience supervising others, with previous experience in scheduling, merchandising, budgeting and expense control preferred. Leadership and/or management training preferred. Effective oral and written communications. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks. Ability to complete administrative paperwork in a timely manner. Proficient in planning and analytical skills (comprehension of P&L, budget, and expense). Strong leadership and time management skills. Bilingual an advantage in certain locations. Must also be able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Physical Requirements Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing 20–50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight could be 50–80 pounds. Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist and use sawing motions for extended periods of time. Regularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucks. Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time. Benefits Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Team Member Referral Program Eligible for health and welfare benefits for full‑time team members or those averaging 30 or more hours per week. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and / or location. #J-18808-Ljbffr