Assistant Grocery Manager

Grocery Department Assistant

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.

Position Purpose

Assists the Grocery Manager in directing the operation of the Grocery Department, including supervising and training personnel. Assists with ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising grocery products. Ensures the department maintains appropriate inventory levels, product quality, merchandising standards, sanitation, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations & Merchandising

• Assists the Grocery Manager with the overall operation of the Grocery Department.
• Maintains appropriate product levels and ensures merchandise is properly stocked, rotated, faced, and displayed.
• Assists with ordering merchandise and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ensures pricing, signing, and promotional displays are accurate and completed on time.
• Helps execute merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional activities.
• Monitors product quality, freshness, and condition.
• Identifies out-of-stock conditions and takes appropriate action to maintain product availability.

Leadership & Team Support

• Assists with supervising, training, and developing Grocery Department associates.
• Provides direction and assigns daily duties based on department priorities and business needs.
• Supports associates in delivering efficient, accurate, and friendly customer service.
• Helps maintain productivity and departmental standards.
• Provides coaching and feedback to associates as appropriate.
• Supports department leadership in maintaining a positive and professional work environment.

Customer Service

• Provides prompt, friendly, and courteous service to customers.
• Assists customers with locating merchandise and answering product-related questions.
• Responds appropriately to customer concerns and requests.
• Promotes a customer-focused environment throughout the department.

Inventory & Receiving

• Assists with receiving, checking, and verifying grocery deliveries.
• Ensures merchandise is properly handled and stored.
• Helps maintain accurate inventory and minimizes shrink, damage, and unnecessary product loss.
• Follows proper procedures for backstock, discontinued merchandise, and damaged products.

Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe department and backroom.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
• Ensures equipment and work areas are properly maintained.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards or equipment concerns to management.
• Follows established procedures for product handling, storage, rotation, and disposal.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists the Grocery Manager with department opening and closing responsibilities as needed.
• May perform Grocery Manager responsibilities in the manager's absence.
• Works collaboratively with store leadership and other departments to support overall store operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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