Job Details

Overview

Safeway has an opening for an Assistant Store Director in Benicia, CA. The Assistant Store Director, with the Store Director, is responsible for day-to-day store operations and has overall responsibility when the Store Director is not present. The role involves making store-level decisions on hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and scheduling. The Company expects Assistant Store Directors to spend more than half their time directing others, managing the enterprise, and related activities; if additional training is needed, personnel should inform their District Manager and/or Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for the operation of a retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, cash control, inventory and security, customer service, and staff management
• Operate the store's Front End, supervising the front end manager and directing, disciplining, and evaluating front end clerks
• Track, analyze and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals
• Communicate sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results
• Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to align with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; develop action plans to address cost-control issues
• Support Store Director in developing and directing strategies to improve product placement and appearance
• Manage display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions and maintain in-stock conditions
• Manage issues related to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation
• Oversee and manage cash handling and accounting; ensure store security
• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities and manage time and resources to meet objectives
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies, including money handling, check cashing, security, food safety, worker and customer safety, sanitation, recalls, and timely payment of wages
• Focus on customer satisfaction and ensure employees provide superior customer service through training and coaching
• Handle customer and employee complaints and resolve them in the best possible manner for all parties
• Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees with input from other management; recommend hiring and disciplinary actions up to termination
• Provide constructive feedback, set performance expectations, and identify developmental opportunities for others
• Maintain professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining provisions, if applicable
• Maintain positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers, handling complex situations effectively
• Motivate others to perform the job and act as a role model in line with company policies and procedures
• Interview and select applicants for hire and promotion
• Manage the Safety Program, including compliance with safety standards and Hazardous Waste Program

Compensation and Scheduling

Salary range is $68,640 to $86,500 annually. Starting salary varies based on location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. This vacancy is at the listed store location, but store location assignments can change due to operational needs.

Qualifications

Education Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; College degree preferred

Experience

• Four or more years of retail or managerial experience required
• Retail grocery experience preferred

Skills and Experiences

• One year of Assistant Manager experience with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation in retail, hospitality, or service industry (or two years as Department Manager with similar responsibilities) required
• Strong planning and organizational skills; strong math and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated prior customer service and supervisory skills or related experience
• Strong understanding of overall retail store operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer literacy
• Ability to make quality decisions under time constraints
• Ability to work well with others

Travel Requirements: None

Physical Environment

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to reach, lift, stack, and move objects up to approximately 55 lbs
• May spend long periods at a desk or computer terminal
• May use calculators, keyboards, phones, computers and other office equipment
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required
• Workday is fast-paced; holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required

Benefits and Why You Will Choose Us

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more)
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities
• Inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues

About Us

Albertsons Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. The information provided describes the general nature of work and is not the official job description; duties may vary by store and will be provided during the application process.

Our Northern California Division office is in Pleasanton, CA and supports 284 stores in northern California, northwestern Nevada, and Hawaii. We operate over 2,200 stores and multiple banners across the U.S. Our vision is to be a retail leader with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience for customers.