Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager Healthy Living Saratoga is looking for a new Assistant Store Manager to join our HL family. Come join a team that values teamwork, collaboration, curiosity, outstanding guest experience, community relationships, passion for food and cooking, and a fun, hardworking culture. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop Department Managers, providing guidance, support, and accountability to help them achieve goals and grow as leaders. Oversee daily store operations, maintaining compliance with company programs, merchandising directives, operational standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Drive productivity, efficiency, safety, and hospitality across all departments while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives. Build strong teams through training, mentoring, performance management, and ongoing leadership development. Partner with Department Managers to support staffing, onboarding, scheduling, inventory management, merchandising, shrink control, margin performance, and departmental budgets. Monitor store conditions and business performance, helping departments adapt to changing priorities and customer needs. Promote a positive, collaborative, and welcoming work environment that reflects company values and encourages employee engagement. Provide performance coaching, conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings and evaluations, and partner with People & Engagement on hiring, corrective actions, and employee development. Lead by example in delivering exceptional hospitality and inspiring teams to create outstanding experiences for both employees and customers. Support labor management, sales goals, training initiatives, meetings, and other duties as assigned. Requirements At least 1 year of purchasing experience in a retail setting. At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience in retail, culinary, or hospitality industry. Benefits Health insurance (75% employer, 25% employee for single coverage) Dental and vision insurance Short‑term disability insurance Life insurance Critical illness insurance Accident insurance Flex spending accounts Health spending accounts Paid time off: full‑time staff receive 2 weeks, with an additional week on the 1st and 4th anniversary. Sick time: part‑time staff receive 40 hours of sick time per year. Paid maternity/paternity time, up to 8 weeks. Generous store discounts: 20% off groceries, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements. Half‑price one‑month bus passes. 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match on the next 2%. Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union. Free Celtics tickets. And many more. Core Behaviors Make Someone’s Day: You bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily, interact with every guest, and use positive energy to lift teammates’ spirits. Move fast and be thorough: You work with purpose and urgency, accomplishing tasks efficiently while still connecting with guests. Create a team people want to stay on: You cultivate an upbeat, effective team environment, show respect and kindness, and share your special skills to build collective strength. Show up: You are fully present for teammates, guests, and trade partners, consistently demonstrating reliability and authentic positive energy. What can I do? You ask how you can help, anticipate coworker and guest needs, and proactively support the team. Come with a solution: You identify pain points, bring creative solutions, and communicate needs clearly. Own it: You hold yourself accountable, seek to fix issues, celebrate successes, and pay attention to detail. Seek knowledge: You love learning, welcome feedback, evaluate performance, and pursue continuous improvement. Equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to hire a diverse, inclusive staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr