Grocery Store Manager

No two days are the same, but you can expect to: 

• Support and execute in-store promotional activities with a high level of engagement and oversight on promotions and merchandising direction
• Be a Servant Leader by interviewing, hiring, orientating, and training new associates. Serve as a role model, mentor and resource. Manage performance by coaching for success 
• Assess voice of customer data to identify customer experience, product selection needs, and opportunities for improvement 
• Develop the weekly work schedule utilizing the workforce management tool to achieve the weekly allocated labor target while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal laws
• Execute and grow the external order programs such as e-comm and express orders

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

• 3 or more years of previous grocery or retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 
• Hands-on leadership experience in grocery retail (e.g. Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood departments) is highly preferred
• Retail is demanding, and a 50+ hour per week schedule can be expected at Store Manager level, including 10 hour workdays, shifts that span pre-opening/closing hours, and occasional six-day workweeks throughout the year
• Experience in safe food handling and storage practices is required
• Business acumen to understand and leverage financial reporting in driving decisions that positively influence business outcomes
• Ability to unload merchandise from delivery trucks, organize merchandise, and transfer merchandise from stockroom to store
• High School Diploma / Equivalent (required); Bachelor's in Business or in a related field (preferred)
• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check
• You must maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy

Note: Please make sure you use a valid email so we can follow up with you and let you know what’s happening next in the process.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.