Service Operations Assistant

Service Operations Assistant

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 Summary

The Service Operations Assistant supports the daily operation of the store's front end and assists the Service Operations Manager with delivering excellent customer service, maintaining operational standards, and leading front-end associates. This position helps ensure the department is properly staffed, organized, and prepared to provide customers with a fast, friendly, and efficient checkout experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and promote a welcoming, customer-first environment.
• Assist with overseeing daily front-end and customer service operations.
• Support the Service Operations Manager with department priorities and daily execution.
• Direct and coordinate cashiers, courtesy clerks, and other front-end associates during assigned shifts.
• Monitor checkout lanes and customer traffic to maintain appropriate coverage and minimize wait times.
• Coordinate associate breaks, lunches, and work assignments based on business needs.
• Assist customers with questions, concerns, refunds, exchanges, and other service-related needs.
• Support proper cash-handling procedures, register accountability, and front-end financial controls.
• Assist with opening, closing, and shift transition procedures.
• Ensure the front end, checkout lanes, and customer service areas remain clean, organized, and customer-ready.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing front-end associates.
• Reinforce company policies, customer service expectations, safety procedures, and operational standards.
• Help identify and communicate staffing, performance, or operational concerns to department and store leadership.
• Support loyalty programs, company initiatives, promotional activities, and other store priorities.
• Partner with other departments to address customer needs and support overall store operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Provide clear direction and support to associates throughout the shift.
• Help maintain a productive and respectful work environment.
• Recognize strong performance and provide constructive coaching when needed.
• Respond calmly and professionally to customer or associate concerns.
• Make sound operational decisions when department leadership is unavailable.
• Communicate effectively with associates, department managers, and store leadership.
• Support department goals while maintaining high standards for customer service and execution.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, organize, and prioritize in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Comfortable providing direction, coaching, and feedback to associates.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle customer concerns professionally and effectively.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of the store leadership team.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and perform routine retail tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer and associate interaction.
• Must follow all company safety, security, cash-handling, and operational procedures.

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