Grocery Store Manager Assistant jobs in Akron, OH

Does this sound like you?

I want to show my passion for results and customer service. I would enjoy working for an established, Cleveland home-grown, family owned and operated company. I enjoy the culture of a working manager. Stocking, merchandising, assisting customers and assisting in any part of the operation with my store team is appealing to me. I can lead others and give direction. I don’t mind spreadsheets, emails and paperwork. I can deliver good and not-so-good news. I am professional, accountable and responsible. I am a friendly person and enjoy helping people. I am capable of being an Assistant Manager of a full-service grocery store.

If you relate to the above paragraph, you should keep reading.

Does this sound like a company that you would be proud to say that you work for?

At Dave’s Supermarkets, we invite you to join a team of people that are passionate about and determined to customer service and quality shopping experiences. We are committed to making every Dave's shopping experience the best it can be by providing you exceptional Freshness, Services, Selection and Value. You play a big role in helping us achieve this goal.

We hope you enjoy diversity! Notably, each Dave's location serves a unique and sometimes ethnically diverse community. We have strived to merchandise each store to cater to the specific grocery needs of the surrounding neighborhood. From the largest variety of Hispanic foods in Cleveland at our Ridge Road Mercado to the expanded assortment of specialty foods, natural foods and organic foods at our Cedar Lee store to Kosher selections at Severence Town Center, you should be able to always find what you are looking for. We believe this sets us apart from other grocers. We believe it is part of the reason we have thirteen store locations and have been in business since 1930. After all, almost 1500 employees are happy to be here!

Would you enjoy this job?

You will assist in the oversight of all store-level operational matters. This includes managing store level personnel, performance and day to day operational issues. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

· Assist the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and act as manager in charge in the absence of the store manager.

· Read and interpret financial statements or goals, including profit and loss, and set objectives to overcome deficiencies.

· Program a cash register and balance store cash.

· Create work schedules and reports.

· Enforce company policies and procedures.

· Assist with supervising and training of employees.

· Provide employees with verbal and written direction, take disciplinary action as necessary.

· Conduct meetings to communicate business results and direction to employees.

· Deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, competitors, employees and (where necessary) employee representatives.

· Provide support to associates during peak periods or when scheduling conflicts arise.

· Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient.

· Operate all equipment as needed in the store.

· Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.

· Regulatory inspections (health department, city, etc.)

· Store safety

- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

- Mathematics - Using basic mathematics to solve problems.

- Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

- Language – Must be proficient in English. Reading, comprehending and understand the English language.

- Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Experience and Requirements

- High School Diploma (or GED/ High school equivalence Certificate) preferred

- 3 years of Management experience or equivalent required

- 1 years of Direct Supervision experience or equivalent required

- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to remain in a non-stationary position for 90 percent of the time. The employee needs to constantly move about inside the store. They are constantly monitoring employees and occasionally operating a cash register and scanning device. The individual must occasionally position self to crouch, bend, and twist when operating the cash register and bagging grocery items with continuous reaching and simple grasping involved. They must be able to exchange accurate information when interacting with customers and other staff. The individual must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The person performing this job may be exposed to outside weather conditions when assisting customers.

Work Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Can you bring this with you?

· Previous experience in grocery retail store management

· Flexibility in your work schedule and store locations of assignment (NE Ohio)

· Professional references

· Resume

The Perks:

· Competitive hourly compensation

· Paid Time Off

· Employer paid union health care benefits and pension plan

· 10% grocery discount

· Tuition Scholarship opportunities for you and your immediate family

We are not hiring at a specific location. Store assignment will be at one of our locations. We do try to assign you to a store within reasonable travel from your home that also meets our operational needs.

Please apply on our website https://www.davesmarkets.com/employment.shtml.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person