What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Grocery Manager position at Tom Thumb Supermarket?
Position Summary
The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring shelves are stocked, merchandised, and customer-ready at all times. This role helps drive sales, control shrink, and lead the team while maintaining high standards for service, efficiency, and safety.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring shelves are stocked, merchandised, and customer-ready at all times. This role helps drive sales, control shrink, and lead the team while maintaining high standards for service, efficiency, and safety.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Assist in managing all Grocery Department functions including stocking, ordering, and inventory control
- Ensure shelves are faced, filled, and organized to maximize sales and presentation
- Support proper product rotation, code dating, and shrink reduction practices
- Execute ad changes, promotional displays, and seasonal merchandising plans
- Provide excellent customer service and support team members in delivering a positive shopping experience
- Address customer questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department
- Support hiring, training, and onboarding of grocery associates
- Provide direction, coaching, and daily task delegation to team members
- Assist in creating schedules that align with department needs
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and engagement
- Support the Grocery Manager in achieving sales, labor, and shrink goals
- Monitor department conditions and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
- Assist with inventory counts and expense control initiatives
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment for associates and customers
- Follow all regulatory and operational standards
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous grocery or retail experience preferred; leadership experience a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in various store conditions including stockrooms and sales floor
- Team Leadership & Support
- Merchandising & Stocking Execution
- Customer Focus
- Operational Efficiency
- Attention to Detail