Assistant Store Manager, Full Time

Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation / human resources. Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Assist store manager & associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience & develop associate interest in customer service / relations to enhance Kroger’s best-in-class reputation

Assist store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing & executing merchandising / operating initiatives

Assist store manager with developing action plans / communications to associates on Associate Insight survey results

Work with department heads / store associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions & create action plans to ensure plan implementation

Role model / demand a highest level of customer service & solve associate / customer issues / concerns

Manage total store operations in store manager’s absence

Achieve / exceed weekly, period, & annual sales, wage budgets & profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (e.g., Drive sales by working with department managers to produce / maximize sales & profits, reduce shrink & improve each store department’s contribution

Assist store manager in regular store-level financial performance discussions with associates regarding developing budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) & other targeted goals (e.g., Utilize coordinators / other field staff to ensure store departments achieve sales / profit goals & ensure implementation / execution of division merchandising plans

Promote / support strong relationships with local community organizations in store’s surrounding area

Assist in building proactive / productive relationships with union representatives / business agents if store is covered by collective bargaining agreement

Communicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out duties

Serve as liaison to store / district managers & coordinators on effectiveness of division merchandising / operational plans / programs

Assist store manager in staffing, reducing turnover & increasing retention

Provide timely individual / department performance feedback to department heads & associates

Assist with labor management & supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service / financial targets

Ensure store compliance & associate knowledge of federal, state, & local laws / enterprise policies

Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

High school diploma / GED

1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience

Store manager / district manager or direct manager approval

Retail management experience & knowledge of all aspects of store operations

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose : With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. Well help you thrive, with access to :

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.