Ruler Foods Store Leader Position --Princeton, KY--Apply Today!

Ruler Foods is looking for Our Next Store Leader in Princeton, KY!

Ruler Foods is a fast paced growing grocery chain that is part of the Kroger Family of Stores. We are searching for candidates with prior Management background (MUST have a minimum three years independent Store Leader/Manager experience) 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 Princeton, KY as a Store Leader.

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!

Begin your career with...

Competitive wages with a base salary and an annualized bonus potential! Excellent 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!

Job Description to include but not limited to...
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the store including training and developing effective store team members to achieve desired sales and EBITDA results. Responsible for the coaching and development of all store team members. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Functions:

• Lead store teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operation initiatives
• Work with store assistant leaders, shift leads, and team members to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals
• Drive cost effective sales working with store assistants and shift leads to produce and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store’s contribution
• Discuss store-level financial performance to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store assistants and shift leads
• Understand and react to the competitive landscape within the district and store
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from team members, and support the efforts of the store and area
• Utilize division associates to enable store to achieve financial goals and ensure communication, implementation and execution of division marketing plan
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations that the store serves
• Communicate all necessary information to store team members enabling them to effectively carry out their duties
• Maintain responsibility for store staffing, retention, and reducing turnover
• Provide timely feedback to store team members on individual and store performance
• Manage labor and supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service and financial targets
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and division policies
• Keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; ensure team members and store location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Physical demands include but are not limited to, standing and walking 100 % of the time, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, climbing stairs, step stool, and ladder, and manual dexterity
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Minimum Position Qualifications:
• Possess high school degree or equivalent
• Effective communication and reading skills
• Have successfully completed the applicable Division’s Management Training Program
• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position or related areas
• 3 years of experience and satisfactory performance appraisals as a store/general manager or in another position within the same pay level or above

Desired Previous Job Experience:
Supervisory responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree
3 years of retail experience
Financial responsibility, including budget preparation and management

Must be 21 years old for consideration

Must submit to a background check & drug testing for consideration

Must have open availability between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm Sunday thru Saturday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to pass a required pre-employment background check and drug screen? REQUIRED
• What hours are you available to work? Ex 6 am to 10 pm--REQUIRED
• What days are you available to work? Sun - Sat REQUIRED
• What type of Management experience do you have? EX...retail, hospitality, food service, fast food
• Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?
• If offered a position, when are you available to begin employment?
• Have you interviewed with Ruler Foods previously?
• What is your pay expectation?
• Do you meet the requirement of a minimum position held of Store Manager or General Manager?
• Are you open to training at locations other than Princeton, KY?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Required)
• Customer Service: 3 years (Required)
• Cash Handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Stocking/Heavy Lifting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person