Assistant Store Manager

About the Role
The Assistant Store Manager is a key leader responsible for supporting the Store Manager in running all aspects of a Grocery Outlet location. This role drives daily operations, leads teams, ensures strong customer experiences, and maintains high standards across store routines. The ASM acts as a hands-on operator and shift leader, developing people, solving problems, and protecting the business. Responsibilities Include:
• Operational Leadership
• Oversee daily store execution across all departments
• Maintain store conditions, cleanliness, and merchandising standards
• Ensure accurate receiving, stock flow, inventory levels, and backroom organization
• Support seasonal transitions, floor resets, and display execution
• Uphold all company procedures and ensuring reliable coverage across shifts
• Support store financial goals, sales, labor, shrink and margin targets
• Address issues quickly to minimize customer or operational impact
• People Leadership and Team Development
• Coach associates and department leads through clear expectations and feedback
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and performance management of talent
• Address employee concerns promptly and appropriately
• Maintain a respectful, accountable, high-energy work environment
• Model leadership behaviors that reinforce store culture and service standards
• Support performance reviews and contributing to development plans
• Customer Experience
• Provide active floor leadership during peak hours
• Coach and reinforce service expectations
• Resolve customer concerns with good judgment and urgency
• Ensure front-end operations deliver speed, accuracy, and friendly service; oversee front end cash control processes
• Support programs that strengthen customer trust and store reputation
• Merchandising and Inventory Execution
• Own execution in the grocery department and assigned departments
• Monitor ordering, product flow, and rotation to protect freshness and reduce shrink
• Ensure accurate inventory counts, stock levels, and storage practices
• Support execution of planograms, displays, and promotional sets
• Partner with department leads to maintain in-stock conditions and presentation standards
• Manage back stock visibility so associates know what is available
• Safety, Compliance and Loss Prevention
• Lead safety routines, training, and execution of OSHA and company standards
• Ensuring OSHA, safety, and food-handling standards are consistently followed
• Ensure equipment is used safely and associates are properly trained
• Support loss prevention programs and enforce store security procedures
• Investigate incidents and document them accurately and promptly
• Ensure proper rotation, storage, and handling of product
• Administrative Support
• Support P&L management, with specific focus on labor.
• Lead and execute weekly labor planning and daily staffing adjustments
• Ensure accuracy of scheduling, timekeeping records, and payroll processes
• Complete required reports and administrative tasks, including new hire paperwork and reporting, with timeliness and accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality related to personnel and company information
• Support communication flow between departments, the Store Manager, and corporate teams About The Pay:
• Base Salary Range: $60,000
- $65,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & More
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills About You:
• 5-7 years of retail and grocery experience, with two years in a Manager or Assistant Manager position. Experience leading and managing a P&L required
• Proven skills in recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching
• Have a keen awareness of all current retail safety and OSHA guidelines
• Knowledge and experience with the following equipment/procedures: hand jack, hand truck, trash compactor, bailer, forklift, cutter, proper lifting techniques, proper scanning techniques
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Thorough understanding of perishable department operations and merchandising
• Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, managers, and any outside vendor
• Good organizational skills, with a full understanding of operation systems and bookkeeping procedures.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of current retail safety standards and OSHA guidelines. Ability to apply on-the-job safety training, to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises.
• Proficient in MS office properties (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information. Click here to see our privacy policy.