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Ruler Foods--Assistant Store Leader- Cape Girardeau, MO @ $50,000 plus Bonus Potential

Ruler Foods
Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Do you have previous Independent Leadership experience? Are you able to build an effective team? Do you take pride in being a great merchant, a passionate leader with a commitment to making every customer experience the best that it can be? If this is you, apply today!

Assistant Store Leaders-hourly paid starting at $20.25 on a required 45-hour work week (previous leadership experience credit will be considered with a potential of a higher starting rate up to @ $24.00 per hour).

Ruler Foods is a small format value grocery chain that is part of the Kroger Family of Stores. We are searching for candidates with prior Leadership background (3 years minimum within a Leadership role) that are excited, motivated career minded individuals who are ready to pursue the career advancement opportunities that we have to offer at Ruler Foods in our Cape Girardeau, MO store.

  • Candidates must be able to work between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm Sunday thru Saturday
  • Must be open to travel to train at a store location other than Cape Girardeau, MO

Competitive wages and benefits, including: Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Prescription Coverage for Eligible Employees, Generous Vacation Time, 6 Paid Holidays, 401(k) plans, stock purchase plans and work/life balance scheduling all within an inclusive work environment!We expect all of our employees to be role models and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. We can’t wait to see you realize your successful career as part of the Ruler Foods Team. Apply with Ruler today!Ruler Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions:

Assist store teams in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience by focusing on full, fresh, and friendly.

Assist in leading teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.

Work with team members to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans.

Drive sales working with team members to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each department's contribution.

Assist in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store team members.

Analyze and respond to the competitive landscape within the district and division.

Utilize field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans.

Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Area Manager on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans and programs.

Assist in staffing, reducing turnover, increasing retention and store operations.

Provide timely feedback to team members on individual and department performance.

Assist with the management of labor and supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service and financial targets.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

Must be 21 years old for consideration

Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment Background Check and Drug Test

Must be able to travel to train for a period of 3 weeks REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test? REQUIRED
  • What interests you in a leadership position with Ruler Foods?
  • What type of leadership/management experience do you have? EX...retail; grocery; big box. hospitality; food service; warehouse; factory; call center; military; etc
  • List your previous leadership roles. Ex...Store Manager; Assistant Manager; Team Leader; Supervisor; Multi-unit Management; District Manager; Key Carrier; General Manager
  • What days are you available to work? REQUIRED Sunday thru Saturday
  • What times are you available to work? REQUIRED 6 am to 10 pm
  • What is your pay expectation?
  • If offered a position, when would you be available to start?
  • Have you interviewed with Ruler Foods previously? If yes, for what position?
  • Do you have the ability to travel to train at a store outside of the Cape Girardeau, MO area? REQUIRED

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Leadership/management : 3 years (Required)
  • Customer service: 3 years (Required)
  • Heavy lifting/stocking: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24

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