Assistant Store Manager

Join as an Assistant Store Manager at US Foods and contribute to store financial performance and customer service.

Pay ranges from $21.00/hr to $30.00/hr, with a starting rate of $25.41/hr.

Must have open availability, including weekends.

• Supervise and coach employees in providing efficient and friendly service at the registers and throughout the store.
• Responsible for addressing personnel and performance issues, including coaching, verbal and written warnings.
• Consult with Store Manager and HR on next steps leading to progressive discipline and termination, when needed.
• Ensure compliance of personnel policies and procedures.
• Understand the mechanics of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and how the operations translate into the monthly Profit and Loss (P&L).
• Assist in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgeting process; responsible for achievement of budgeted sales and profits and managing shrinkage with a heavy emphasis on front‑end process.
• Participate in the annual inventory process including preparation and execution of inventory guidelines.
• Responsible for training front end employees and other employees on required programs.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring that all staff comply with the company’s policies, procedures, store SOPs and that the facility is well maintained and a safe environment for staff and customers.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, orienting and training assigned employee group(s).
• Provide floor employees with day‑to‑day direction to include schedules, outlining of store goals and sales and shrinkage targets, and the subsequent results and achievement of goals while performing the manager‑on‑duty functions.
• Plan in‑store demonstrations including preparation and set‑up of the demo cart/display, distribution of samples of product as per the merchandising program and ensure that demonstrations utilize strong suggestive selling techniques.
• Assist in overseeing the receiving of product, return of damaged or expired product and the proper and timely restocking of the shelves.
• Responsible for maintaining merchandising programs within the store such as promotional ends, signage, and other company or market specific programs.
• Communicate with store employees about all merchandising and marketing programs, assisting in overseeing the execution and respective follow‑up reporting.

• Analyze monthly store reports to evaluate controllable expenses and overall store performance.
• Address any variance to company standards with appropriate action plan, partnering with the Store Manager as needed.
• Ensure proper scheduling of employee to meet business objectives.
• Ensure all employees understand and can execute emergency operating procedures.
• Accept special assignments as directed by Store Manager.
• Adhere to, communicate, and fully support and enforce all policies, processes, and procedures of the Company.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

• Sales Associates, Sales Department Lead(s)

• Internal:
  The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
• External:
  The incumbent is required to interact with all customers and service providers.

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in a retail work environment.
• At least two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
• Ability to work a flexible hourly schedule, which includes holidays and weekends.
• Proficiency with computer use, spreadsheets, word processing, email, and internet software.
• Cash handling experience.

• Strong planning and solid organizational skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build professional relationships with the client base.
• Critical thinking and good common sense to make sound business decisions.
• Excellent leadership, motivation and communication skills.
• Strong business awareness and ability to review and interpret financial data.
• Flexible schedule that may include early mornings, late evenings, holidays and/or weekends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs and computer applications.

• Ability to stand…