Assistant Grocery Manager

Assistant Grocery Manager

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 Purpose

The Assistant Grocery Manager assists the Grocery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Grocery Department. This position helps ensure exceptional customer service, maintains merchandising standards, supports inventory management, and provides leadership to department associates. The Assistant Grocery Manager plays a key role in achieving sales, labor, productivity, and profitability goals while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in the daily management and operation of the Grocery Department.
• Ensure shelves, displays, and promotional areas are fully stocked, properly rotated, and merchandised according to company standards.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Maintain inventory levels through effective ordering, receiving, and replenishment practices.
• Verify product quality, freshness, and date rotation standards are consistently followed.
• Support the execution of seasonal programs, promotions, and merchandising initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new associates.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and work assignments to department associates.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on accountability, teamwork, and customer service.
• Support performance management activities, including recognition and corrective action discussions.
• Serve as Manager-on-Duty when assigned.

Customer Service

• Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure associates actively engage customers and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Support initiatives that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Assist in managing department sales, gross profit, shrink, and labor expenses.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize out-of-stocks and reduce product loss.
• Review department reports and assist in implementing action plans to achieve business objectives.
• Help maintain accurate pricing, signing, and promotional execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and all applicable regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment for associates and customers.
• Follow proper procedures for equipment operation, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Support compliance with inventory control and loss prevention programs.

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

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 flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

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