Assistant Grocery Manager

Job Description

Why choose us?

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.

Main responsibilities:

Position Summary
The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Grocery Department, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient inventory management, and adherence to company merchandising and operational standards. This role assists in leading department associates, maintaining product availability, driving sales performance, and creating a safe, organized, and customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Grocery Department.
• Ensure shelves, displays, and promotional areas are properly stocked and merchandised.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Support effective execution of sales programs, pricing updates, and promotional initiatives.
• Maintain department standards for cleanliness, organization, and product presentation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Support the Grocery Manager in supervising and developing department associates.
• Assist with training, coaching, and onboarding new team members.
• Provide ongoing feedback to improve associate performance and productivity.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence within the department.
• Serve as a department leader in the Grocery Manager's absence.

Customer Service

• Ensure customers receive prompt, friendly, and professional service.
• Resolve customer concerns and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain a customer-focused culture that supports a positive shopping experience.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure product availability and ease of shopping.

Inventory & Merchandising

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Monitor product movement and identify opportunities to improve sales and reduce shrink.
• Ensure proper rotation of merchandise and adherence to freshness standards.
• Verify pricing accuracy and promotional compliance.
• Support seasonal and special merchandising events.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and merchandising standards.
• Promote workplace safety and maintain a safe shopping environment.
• Follow inventory management, receiving, and loss prevention procedures.
• Support preparation for audits, inspections, and operational reviews.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, labor, and shrink goals.
• Support labor scheduling and productivity initiatives.
• Monitor departmental performance and recommend operational improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales and improve profitability.

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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

About Us

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.

Disclaimer


The 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 Employer


This 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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