Assistant Store Manager- Malvern

Assistant Store Manager

Kimberton Whole Foods is looking for a career-minded, full-time Assistant Store Manager to join our Malvern Team!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.

Availability: Availability to work opening, closing and midday shifts, shifts are within a 6:00am-8:30pm timeframe. One weekend shift is required each week.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Starting Salary: $45,000-$55,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

Extensive Medical Coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store-Wide Discount, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Employer Paid Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care, 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked, Paid Time Off

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and fostering an exceptional store experience for customers and team members alike.
• Assisting with the daily operations of the store, leading in regard to staffing, incidents, facilities, and category management.
• Supporting the Store Manager in accomplishing sales and labor goals.
• Working with the Store Manager and all Department Heads to closely follow the KWF daily merchandising, ordering, and quality control guidelines.
• Hiring, training, coaching, and development of team members in collaboration with the Store Manager and Human Resources.
• Assuming the Store Manager and/or Department Head responsibilities during vacations and times of team member transitions.
• Providing leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy and enthusiasm, and drives results.
• Maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.

Qualities that make you a great candidate:

• You have 3-5 years of leading a team in a fast-paced food-related or retail environment.
• You're an effective communicator and are enthusiastic about customer service.
• You have a passion for the local and natural foods industry.
• Your goal is to grow into the Store Manager position.
• You embody the spirit of leading with service, setting a positive tone for a productive and happy team.
• You understand the importance of pacing and can shift gears in accordance to volume, time, and temperature demands.
• You have strong analytical and mathematical skills and are extremely detail oriented.
• You are diligent about workplace safety and proper food handling.

Requirements

Physical Capabilities:

• Full Sense Range (Vision, Hearing, and Sense of Smell) the ability to read product labels, distinguish color and smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, Gripping and Carrying Objects Up to 50 to 75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools, and other products.
• Stooping, Squatting, and Kneeling Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing Prolonged standing.
• Work Environment Movement based with most of the time being in motion (walking/standing) rather than sedentary (sitting).
• Climate Ability to work in cold environments (cooler, freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.