Assistant Store Director

Company: Randalls
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

• Locations 1489 BIRD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125, US
• Banner SafewayJob DescriptionAlbertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for an Assistant Store Director in San Jose, CA.The Assistant Store Director, along with the Store Director, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store. The Assistant Store Director has overall responsibility for the store when the Store Director is not present. The Assistant Store Director, along with the Store Director, is responsible for making store-level decisions on hiring, training, disciplinary action, and scheduling. The Company expects Assistant Store Directors will spend more than half their time in directing others, managing the enterprise, and activities directly and closely related to those tasks and that anyone having difficulty doing will inform their District Manager and/or Human Resources so that additional training can be provided.Responsibilities
  • Overall management responsibility for the operation of a retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security, customer service, and management of staff.
  • Primarily responsible for operation of the store's Front End, including supervising the front end manager and directing, disciplining and evaluating the performance of the Front End clerks.
  • Track, analyze and take action to improve store performance by forecasting of weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals.
  • Communicate sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.
  • Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plan to address cost control issues.
  • Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
  • Manage display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered in a manner to maintain in-stock conditions.
  • Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
  • Oversee and manage handling of cash and accounting. Ensure store is secured.
  • Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are timely met.
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including money handling, check cashing, security, food safety, worker and customer safety, sanitation, consumer protection laws (e.g., recalls), accurate and timely payment of wages, etc.
  • Focus on customer satisfaction and needs, ensure that employees provide customers with superior customer service through use of best practices and training and coaching concerning the importance of superior customer service.
  • Handle customer and employee complaints. Makes decisions to resolve all complaints in the best possible manner for the customer or employee and the business.
  • Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees, with input from other management personnel; expected to effectively recommend hiring and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Provide constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, provide honest feedback, and identify assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.
  • Maintain appropriate professional relationship with union officials, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions, if applicable.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers effectively handling complex or difficult situations involving others.
  • Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives. Comply with Company policies and procedures to serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in others.
  • Responsible for interviewing and selecting applicants for hire and promotion.
  • Manage the Safety Program including overseeing compliance with the Company's safety standards and Hazardous Waste Program.Salary range is $68,640 to $86,500 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.While this current vacancy is at the store location listed above, store location assignments can change due to operational needs.QualificationsEducation Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; College degree preferred.Experience Level
    • Four or more years retail or managerial experience required.
    • Retail grocery experience preferred.Skills and Experiences
      • One year of Assistant Manager work experience with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail, hospitality, or service industry required or two years Department Manager experience with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail, hospitality, or service industry required.
      • Strong planning and organizational skills; strong math and analytical skills.
      • Demonstrated prior customer service and supervisory skills or related experience.
      • Strong understanding of overall retail store operations.
      • Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
      • Ability to make quality decisions while working under time constraints.
      • Ability to get along with others.Travel Requirements: None.Physical Environment
        • Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
        • Ability to reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 55 lbs.
        • May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
        • May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, computers and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
        • Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of some job duties.
        • Workday is fast paced; holiday, evening and weekend work may be required.Why You Will Choose UsAlbertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!We also provide a variety of benefits, including:
          • Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
          • Competitive Wages
          • Bonus Eligible, where applicable
          • Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
          • Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
          • Vacation / Paid Time OffOur ValuesWe put people first.We are customer driven.We value different perspectives.We raise the bar.We act as owners.We are one team.We build belonging.We are committed to a healthy future.About UsAlbertsons Companies is committed to bringing people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being by transforming the grocery and pharmacy-health experience for our customers. Each day, we work to earn customers for life.Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company operated 2,271 retail stores with 1,722 pharmacies, 401 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.Albertsons Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, prior or on any other basis prohibited by law.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.Job Info
            • Job Identification 581020
            • Job Category Retail, Store Ops
            • Posting Date 03/27/2025, 07:27 PM
            • Locations 1489 BIRD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125, US
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