Assistant Grocery Manager

Assistant Grocery Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Grocery Manager assists in the overall operation of the Grocery Department to ensure exceptional customer service, department profitability, food safety compliance, and achievement of sales and labor goals. This position partners with the Grocery Manager to oversee inventory management, merchandising standards, associate development, and daily operational execution while maintaining a safe and welcoming shopping environment.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in directing daily Grocery Department operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
• Support department execution of sales, profit, shrink, and labor objectives.
• Ensure department conditions meet company standards for cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain in-stock conditions throughout the department.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotation of merchandise.
• Review department performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Execute merchandising plans, displays, promotional programs, and seasonal initiatives.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Maintain proper pricing, signage, and shelf tags.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor out-of-stock conditions and coordinate replenishment activities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in supervising, training, coaching, and developing Grocery Department associates.
• Provide daily direction to associates regarding priorities, productivity, and customer service expectations.
• Support onboarding and training of new associates.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Assist with scheduling and labor deployment to meet business needs.

Customer Service

• Deliver and promote exceptional customer service standards.
• Resolve customer concerns or complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure associates actively engage customers and create a positive shopping experience.
• Build customer loyalty through consistent service and product availability.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and food safety standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment for associates and customers.
• Follow all established security, sanitation, and loss prevention practices.
• Support regulatory compliance inspections and audits.
• Maintain required certifications and training.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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.