Store Manager Trainee - Jewel Osco - Chicago

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

Jewel Osco

One of Chicago's most well-known and trusted grocers, Jewel-Osco prioritizes customer service and investing in their team. Jewel-Osco has 188 store locations and a distribution center, allowing them to serve their customers for over 120+ years right in their own communities, and making it easy for customers to access the wide range of products and services that they offer. Every day Jewel-Osco strives to become their customers' favorite supermarket by ensuring they are bringing them value, variety, and a friendly face that is always there to help.

Job Highlights

• Provide prompt, friendly, and patient customer service in person and by phone, including handling special orders and ensuring a welcoming shopping experience  
• Support store operations by learning and following performance standards, sales goals, merchandising plans, and documentation procedures  
• Assist in inventory management through product ordering, stock rotation, invoice checks, and maintaining accurate inventory using store systems  
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper product storage conditions across departments, following sanitation schedules and 5S standards  
• Adhere to all company policies and safety regulations while promoting teamwork and a positive work environment

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity, especially in a retail setting, is preferred  
• Ideal candidates enjoy varied tasks given the role involves working in different departments and temperatures in the store  
• Ability to read product descriptions and shelf tags for ordering and organizing merchandise is essential  
• Must have flexibility to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays  
• Relevant soft skills include basic math skills, following directions, and communication  

Additional Information

• 41-week operations training across every department of the store  
• Career trajectory leads from training to potentially becoming a Store Director  
• The schedule ranges from early morning to overnight shifts, plus evenings and weekends  
• Employee discounts

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Life Insurance;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Retirement/401K;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -