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. #J-18808-Ljbffr