Store Manager (Hazleton)

About Us

The GIANT Company has been serving customers since 1923, with nearly 200 stores located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We believe that our greatest strength is our people. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. Our core values of Care, Courage, Humor, Integrity, and Teamwork are exemplified every day by our team members.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, future, and work-life balance, including, but not limited to:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as cessation programs, to encourage you to be your healthiest self
• Parental leave and adoption assistance so you can grow your family
• A 401(k) plan with company-match to help you save for the future
• An Employee Assistance Program to assist you in navigating life's challenges
• Paid time off designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Discounts for team members to make your money go further

Our commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the workplace. We offer paid volunteerism to encourage giving back to the community, and we actively pursue zero-waste initiatives to promote sustainability.

Join us and be part of a company that values your contribution, cares about your well-being, supports your future, and delivers value and freshness with kindness every day.

Your Role in Our Story as a Store Manager

Provide exceptional customer service throughout all areas of GIANT Stores while ensuring operational excellence, food safety, financial performance, merchandising execution, talent development, regulatory compliance, and overall store standards. Lead store operations by managing personnel, supporting company initiatives, maintaining high-quality product standards, and representing the GIANT brand within the store and community while supporting the company's core business strategies.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like as a Store Manager

• Provide quality customer service in every position within GIANT Stores.
• Serve customers, including consumers, co-workers, vendors, and business associates, ensuring internal customers receive the same level of care and attention as external customers.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures that maintain the highest standards of food safety and associate hygiene, including internal and external inspections, food recalls, general sanitation, and associate training.
• Act as a company representative within the store and community to develop and promote GIANT's brand image while supporting and understanding the company's core strategies.
• Manage all financial metrics to achieve budgeted targets, including sales growth, margin, shrink, labor, expenses, inventory on hand, and operating income.
• Maintain the highest quality standards for perishable products, ensuring compliance with freshness and code-dating requirements.
• Oversee and maintain all department operating conditions across both perishable and non-perishable areas.
• Support and execute the weekly company advertisement and all merchandising programs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee store operations through effective delegation of duties to assistant managers and department managers.
• Maximize the utilization of store personnel through effective scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, training and development programs, motivation, and supervision.
• Lead the staffing, training, and development of all store personnel, including both direct and indirect reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws.
• Manage and maintain a housekeeping program that promotes a clean, organized, and customer-friendly store environment.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or a degree is preferred but not required.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in the supermarket industry, including successful participation in a management training program.

Specialized Knowledge

• Working knowledge of all aspects of store management and operations, with the ability to make sound business decisions and provide effective leadership.

Skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and management skills.
• Proficiency in merchandising techniques and strategies.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

10 Reasons Why You Should Join The GIANT Company:

• We Ensure You're Seen and Valued: At The GIANT Company, inclusion isn't optional; it's how we operate. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and opportunities are provided for all.
• We Invest in Your Growth: With opportunities for continued education, professional growth and leadership development, The GIANT Company supports your long-term career journey.
• We Keep It Human: We work hard, but we also laugh, support one another, and never forget that life happens outside of work too.
• We Strive to Make a Difference: Be part of a company that gives back to the communities it serves, making a meaningful difference beyond the stores' walls. We are a company that prioritizes sustainability and responsible sourcing to ensure a better future for generations to come.
• We Empower Our Team Members: At The GIANT Company, you're encouraged to bring your ideas to the table and make a real impact on the business and its customers.
• We Provide Flexibility: With flexible hours and a culture that respects boundaries, our team can do great work while still having time and space for life outside the workplace.
• We Recognize and Appreciate Our Team Members: Your efforts will not go unnoticed. We celebrate wins and appreciate the people that make them possible.
• We Obsess on Freshness, with Our Products, Stores, and Team Members: Freshness drives everything we do. We innovate constantly to stay ahead of trends and deliver standout products. Our stores are ever-evolving spaces designed to inspire, and we build our teams with energetic, growth-minded individuals who bring fresh thinking every day.
• We Foster a Collaborative, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe that the best ideas come from working together. Our environment encourages open communication, cross-functional teamwork, and mutual support.
• We Have a Long-Standing Reputation: Join a trusted brand that has been a staple in the community for over 100 years, known for its dedication to customer care and quality service.