About the Role: The Assistant Store Manager is a key leader responsible for supporting the Store Manager in running all aspects of a Grocery Outlet location. This role drives daily operations, leads teams, ensures strong customer experiences, and maintains high standards across store routines. The ASM acts as a hands-on operator and shift leader, developing people, solving problems, and protecting the business. Responsibilities Include: • Operational Leadership • Oversee daily store execution across all departments • Maintain store conditions, cleanliness, and merchandising standards • Ensure accurate receiving, stock flow, inventory levels, and backroom organization • Support seasonal transitions, floor resets, and display execution • Uphold all company procedures and ensuring reliable coverage across shifts • Support store financial goals, sales, labor, shrink and margin targets • Address issues quickly to minimize customer or operational impact • People Leadership and Team Development • Coach associates and department leads through clear expectations and feedback • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and performance management of talent • Address employee concerns promptly and appropriately • Maintain a respectful, accountable, high-energy work environment • Model leadership behaviors that reinforce store culture and service standards • Support performance reviews and contributing to development plans • Customer Experience • Provide active floor leadership during peak hours • Coach and reinforce service expectations • Resolve customer concerns with good judgment and urgency • Ensure front-end operations deliver speed, accuracy, and friendly service; oversee front end cash control processes • Support programs that strengthen customer trust and store reputation • Merchandising and Inventory Execution • Own execution in the grocery department and assigned departments • Monitor ordering, product flow, and rotation to protect freshness and reduce shrink • Ensure accurate inventory counts, stock levels, and storage practices • Support execution of planograms, displays, and promotional sets • Partner with department leads to maintain in-stock conditions and presentation standards • Manage back stock visibility so associates know what is available • Safety, Compliance and Loss Prevention • Lead safety routines, training, and execution of OSHA and company standards • Ensuring OSHA, safety, and food-handling standards are consistently followed • Ensure equipment is used safely and associates are properly trained • Support loss prevention programs and enforce store security procedures • Investigate incidents and document them accurately and promptly • Ensure proper rotation, storage, and handling of product • Administrative Support • Support P&L management, with specific focus on labor. • Lead and execute weekly labor planning and daily staffing adjustments • Ensure accuracy of scheduling, timekeeping records, and payroll processes • Complete required reports and administrative tasks, including new hire paperwork and reporting, with timeliness and accuracy • Maintain confidentiality related to personnel and company information • Support communication flow between departments, the Store Manager, and corporate teams About The Pay: • Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Annually • Annual Bonus Program • 401(k) • Medical, Dental, Vision & More! • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills About You: • 5-7 years of retail and grocery experience, with two years in a Manager or Assistant Manager position. Experience leading and managing a P&L required • Proven skills in recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching • Have a keen awareness of all current retail safety and OSHA guidelines • Knowledge and experience with the following equipment/procedures: hand jack, hand truck, trash compactor, bailer, forklift, cutter, proper lifting techniques, proper scanning techniques • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals • Thorough understanding of perishable department operations and merchandising • Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, managers, and any outside vendor • Good organizational skills, with a full understanding of operation systems and bookkeeping procedures. • Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a stressful environment. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of current retail safety standards and OSHA guidelines. Ability to apply on-the-job safety training, to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises. • Proficient in MS office properties (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information. Click here to see our privacy policy.