Grocery Store Assistant Store Manager #ZMD 35776046

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Store Manager

Support the Vision. Lead the Team. Elevate the Experience.

We are partnering with a people-first grocery concept focused on fresh quality, clean stores, and strong community connection. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams while supporting store-wide success.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will work closely with the Store Director to drive daily execution, uphold high standards, and create a positive, high-performing store culture.

What Youll Do

• Support the Store Director in leading day-to-day store operations across all departments
• Help create a fresh, in-stock, and easy-to-shop environment that exceeds guest expectations
• Drive execution around merchandising, inventory, and store conditions
• Assist in managing inventory levels, ordering, and shrink control
• Lead from the floorcoaching, developing, and supporting team members in real time
• Help build a culture centered around accountability, teamwork, and hospitality
• Partner with department leaders to ensure consistent execution and cross-functional support
• Step in to support front-end operations , including customer service, issue resolution, and register coverage when needed
• Assist with scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management
• Support execution of special orders, catering, and seasonal initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Act as Manager-on-Duty, including opening and closing responsibilities

What Were Looking For

• Experience in grocery or high-volume retail leadership (Assistant Manager, Department Manager, or similar)
• Strong passion for people development, fresh product, and store presentation
• Hands-on leadership style with a sense of urgency and ownership mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while staying focused on execution
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable supporting front-end, back-of-house, and team leadership functions
• Working knowledge of inventory control, labor management, and store operations
• Food safety knowledge with ability to maintain required certifications

Why This Opportunity

• Culture-driven environment focused on people and growth
• Strong leadership support and mentorship from Store Director
• Opportunity to grow into a Store Director role
• Team-oriented environment with a focus on fresh quality and operational excellence
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If youre a leader who enjoys being in the action, developing people, and helping run a great store day in and day outthis is a strong next step in your career.

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.

Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.

Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.