What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Store Manager position at Piggly Wiggly?
Assistant Store Manager | Piggly Wiggly
Role Overview
As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.
As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Operational Leadership: Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and profitable environment.
- Team Development: Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. You'll lead by example in performance evaluations and delegating daily assignments.
- Inventory & Merchandising: Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles. You'll oversee damage reduction, manual backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
- Financial Stewardship: Help manage payroll budgets, expense controls, and financial reporting to ensure company goals are met.
- Standard Bearer: Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and business ethics in all dealings with guests, vendors, and employees.
- Problem Solving: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role (highly recommended).
- Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship across departments.
- Business Acumen: Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing short/long-term projects.
- Guest-First Mindset: A passion for providing excellent service and maintaining high product quality.
- Integrity: A commitment to honest dealings and Piggly Wiggly's core business ethics.
Why Join the Piggly Wiggly Team?
- Competitive Pay with a full-time, stable schedule.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full health insurance, 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
- Growth: Real opportunities for career advancement within our management pipeline.
Ready to lead? Apply today to join a community-focused team!