Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager | Piggly Wiggly Role Overview
As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.     What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Operational Leadership: Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and profitable environment.
• Team Development: Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. You'll lead by example in performance evaluations and delegating daily assignments.
• Inventory & Merchandising: Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles. You'll oversee damage reduction, manual backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
• Financial Stewardship: Help manage payroll budgets, expense controls, and financial reporting to ensure company goals are met.
• Standard Bearer: Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and business ethics in all dealings with guests, vendors, and employees.
• Problem Solving: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role (highly recommended).
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship across departments.
• Business Acumen: Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing short/long-term projects.
• Guest-First Mindset: A passion for providing excellent service and maintaining high product quality.
• Integrity: A commitment to honest dealings and Piggly Wiggly's core business ethics.

Why Join the Piggly Wiggly Team?

• Competitive Pay with a full-time, stable schedule.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health insurance, 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
• Growth: Real opportunities for career advancement within our management pipeline.

Ready to lead? Apply today to join a community-focused team!