Assistant Grocery Manager

Job Description

Why choose us?

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.

Job Summary
The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Grocery Department. This role helps ensure excellent customer service, maintains proper inventory levels, drives sales, enforces food safety and company standards, and assists with training and developing department associates. The Assistant Grocery Manager serves as a key leader within the department and may assume responsibility for department operations in the Grocery Manager's absence.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing all Grocery Department activities.
• Ensure product availability through effective inventory management and replenishment practices.
• Monitor department conditions, including merchandising, cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Support execution of promotional programs, seasonal displays, and sales initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and shelf tags throughout the department.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating merchandise.

Customer Service

• Deliver and promote exceptional customer service standards.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer questions, concerns, and special requests.
• Resolve customer issues and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Foster a customer-focused culture among department associates.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new associates.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Help create schedules that support business needs while controlling labor costs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Lead department operations in the absence of the Grocery Manager.

Inventory & Merchandising

• Monitor inventory levels to minimize out-of-stocks and shrink.
• Ensure proper product rotation and date code management.
• Support inventory counts and audits.
• Maintain merchandising standards that maximize sales opportunities.
• Analyze sales trends and recommend actions to improve department performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
• Follow all company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving sales, margin, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor department expenses and identify opportunities for cost control.
• Support initiatives designed to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

About Us

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.

Disclaimer


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.


Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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