Front End Manager-Fairfax

Job-ID: 776843Category: Retail, Store OpsLocation: Fairfax, VA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-23Closes: 2026-11-05Banner: SafewayUnion Status: UnionMinimum Pay Rate: $21.00Maximum Pay Rate: $21.00Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your people management career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Front-End Manager, where customer service, operational consistency, and checkout efficiency come together. At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team‑focused managers who are passionate about customer service, people development, and operational excellence. As a Front-End Manager, you will oversee front‑end operations, support store performance goals, and ensure fast, friendly, and accurate service for every customer. This role offers a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment where your work directly supports store results and customer satisfaction. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well‑being starts with a strong customer experience. Bring your interest in service, organization, and team collaboration to a role where you help maintain consistent standards, support your associates, and ensure every customer leaves with a positive experience. Main responsibilities: Oversee and coordinate all front‑end operations, ensuring fast, friendly, and accurate checkout service Support customer service programs and respond to customer concerns in a timely and professional manner Provide checkout support as needed, including register functions and customer assistance Guide and oversee front‑end activities including scheduling, service levels, and daily operations Maintain cleanliness, organization, and a positive front‑end environment Manage cash handling processes including tills, safe counts, reconciliation, refunds, and transactions Monitor inventory and ordering of front‑end supplies and materials Hire, train, coach, and develop front‑end associates and supervisors Support labor planning, budgeting, and expense control for the department Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures Complete daily reports, payroll processes, and required documentation We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Soft skills: Strong customer‑service focus with a professional team presence Effective communication, coaching, and collaboration skills Strong organization, prioritization, and planning abilities Ability to stay composed in fast‑paced, customer‑facing environments Skill areas: Front‑end operations and customer service execution Cash handling, reconciliation, and compliance practices Labor planning, scheduling, and service coverage Safety awareness and loss‑prevention support Knowledge: Front‑end systems, registers, and store operations Cash handling procedures, security protocols, and transaction policies Scheduling tools and basic computer applications Abilities: Ability to review service metrics, cash variance, and performance trends Ability to train, coach, and support associate development Ability to stand, move, lift, carry, or push objects as required Ability to operate and troubleshoot front‑end equipment Travel requirements: None Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly 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 Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. About the organizationPay Transparency:Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. ​ About the company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.Bring your flavorBuilding the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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