Assistant Grocery Manager

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Purpose

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Grocery Department. This position assists with inventory management, merchandising, employee supervision, customer service, and operational execution to ensure the department achieves sales, profitability, and service goals. The Assistant Grocery Manager serves as a department leader and assumes responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Grocery Manager.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in leading, coaching, and developing Grocery Department employees.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and feedback to department employees.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management to meet operational needs.

Department Operations

• Support daily Grocery Department operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Assist in coordinating stocking, replenishment, rotation, and merchandising activities.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness for business.
• Ensure products are properly stocked, faced, and displayed according to company standards.
• Serve as acting department leader when the Grocery Manager is absent.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service and promote a customer-focused culture.
• Assist customers with product inquiries and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns and issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure employees deliver friendly, courteous, and efficient service.

Merchandising & Sales

• Assist in executing promotional programs, seasonal displays, and merchandising initiatives.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked, and properly signed sales displays.
• Monitor product movement and support adjustments to merchandising plans based on sales trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales and customer engagement.

Inventory Management & Shrink Control

• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory management, and replenishment activities.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Ensure proper product rotation and freshness standards are maintained.
• Support shrink reduction efforts through inventory controls and proper product handling.
• Assist with inventory counts and discrepancy investigations.

Financial Performance

• Support department sales, labor, and profitability objectives.
• Monitor productivity and operating performance.
• Assist in controlling labor expenses and reducing waste.
• Support implementation of action plans to improve department results.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Identify and address safety concerns promptly.
• Support loss prevention and asset protection initiatives.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company 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 on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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