DescriptionWE'RE LOOKING FOR THE COOLEST HUMANS IN TOWN! Come join a team that:Focuses on teamworkSupports a collaborative environmentPuts curiosity and great ideas, firstIs dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experienceBuilds community relationshipsLoves food and cookingHas fun while working hard!At Healthy Living, our mission is simple but powerful: to inspire a passion for amazing food, vibrant health, and genuine well-being. As an independent, community-driven supermarket chain serving Vermont and New York, we're not just a place to shop—we're a place to gather, connect, eat, and work.We believe in exceptional hospitality, delicious and nourishing food, supporting local farmers and producers, and cultivating a workplace where people truly love what they do. If you're looking to grow your career while making an impact in your community, we'd love to meet you.Position OverviewThe Assistant Store Manager (ASM) serves as the Store Director's (SD) strategic partner. Someone who exemplifies our core values and works with dedication to advance the company's vision. In this key leadership role, the ASM supports the SD and ownership by fully embracing the company culture and empowering our team of Managers to elevate both their leadership and the service they provide to staff and guests.An effective ASM views the store as a dynamic, interconnected whole, constantly assessing how each department functions and how it impacts overall performance. With a "store-wide heat map" mindset, the ASM collaborates with Managers to allocate team members where they are needed most, ensuring efficient operations and timely delivery of products to our guests.The ASM prioritizes the needs of the business while maintaining ownership of their designated departments. Through clear delegation and focused execution, they enable Managers to lead effectively while supporting them with guidance, coaching, and accountability.Above all, the ASM leads with calm, confident energy, setting the tone for the store and cultivating a culture of excellence. Their leadership inspires follow-through, as they model professionalism, establish clear expectations, provide consistent feedback, and hold all team members accountable.The ASM's primary areas of focus include Perishable, Non-Perishable, and Special Projects as assigned.RequirementsStore OperationsOversees and is accountable for day-to-day store operations and ensures compliance with all programs, merchandising directives, initiatives and HL standardsSupports department managers in designated departmentsPromotes and empowers continuous quality improvement across all departmentsEnsures staff are treated fairly and are provided a positive, energetic and joyful work community in accordance with State and Federal law and Staff Resource Guide/Store PoliciesEnsures that Managers stay on task and are prioritizing correctlyEnsures compliance with all applicable laws: licenses, permits and health & safety regulations; manages and monitors compliance with applicable federal and state health and safety lawsSupports department Managers by monitoring overall store conditions and helping to meet hospitality objectives and budgetary goalsLeadership & ManagementMotivates & inspires all HL staffProvides genuine, "extra mile" hospitality to all staff and GuestsBuilds a strong team through mutual trust, respect and coordination and promotes and encourages the same between Managers and staffProvides a model of supportive, participatory and servant leadership promoting concepts of team building and empowermentWorks with P&E to interview and hire supervisory staffWorks in conjunction with Department Managers to hire all store staffRegularly evaluates performance of Managers; performs regular and timely performance reviews and 30-day check-insProvides and coordinates Manager training as necessary to ensure success; fosters a work environment that promotes ongoing education and developmentWorks with P&E on all disciplinary actions and terminations for staffCoaches Department Managers regarding any corrective actions for staffSchedules and participates in weekly one-on-one meetings with each Department Manager (direct report)Preferred Education & Experience RequirementsDegree: High School Diploma/GEDAt least 1 year of purchasing experience in a retail settingAt least 5 years of management or supervisory experience in retail/culinary/hospitality industryDetailsThis is a Full-Time, Salaried Position with a starting range of $60,320 - $63,440; previous experience will be taken into consideration.Hours: This position requires opening shifts, mid-shifts, and closing shifts, along with weekends and some holidays.Location: Vermont (South Burlington OR Williston)Job Type: Assistant Store ManagerBenefits we're proud of!Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)Dental and Vision InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceLife InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceFlex Spending AccountsHealth Spending AccountsPaid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplementsHealthy Commutes! Program401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member's contribution. 50% match on the staff member's contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living's contribution from day oneIncome advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!Free Celtics ticketsPlus many more!Healthy Living's Essential BehaviorsMake Someone's DayYou're here because you're a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You get that warm, fuzzy, tingly-from-head-to-toe feeling when helping others – staff and guests! You see getting to "yes" as a super-fun challenge! You readily and freely interact with every guest. There's nothing you like more than seeing guests leave happier than when they arrived. When your teammates are having a tough day, you use positive energy to bring them up. When you smile, everyone smiles.Move fast and be thoroughYou work with a purposeful sense of urgency. You will be trained to achieve excellence in your job to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and with great skill, and at the same time remembering to look up and connect with each guest. You LOVE getting the job done and doing it well.Create a team people want to stay onYour genuine, positive energy contributes to an upbeat, effective team where you and your co-workers thrive and express a desire to stay and to grow together. You treat your teammates with respect and kindness every single day. You offer empathy and an open ear. You bring special skills to the team that are respected by your teammates and in turn you see the value in others' skills and talents.Show UpYou show up to work. You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You're a reliable, invested member of the team. You bring authentic, positive energy to work every day. Deep down you care.What can I do?The words, "What can I do?" and "How can I help?" fly out of your mouth because you recognize that the collective goal of the team and the store is bigger than the task at hand. You anticipate the needs of your coworkers and the guests and are proactive in helping others.Come with a solutionYou have a keen eye for identifying pain points in our systems, but you always come to the table with a solution to offer. You think outside the box, you're creative in solving problems, and you adapt to change with grace. You always speak up and let us know what you need!Own itYou hold yourself accountable and you're accountable to your teammates. When there is an issue, ask yourself, "What can I do to help fix it?" When there is success, you and your team celebrate! The details matter, and you are attentive to all of them.Seek knowledgeAt Heathy Living we love learning and are naturally curious. We love feedback; it is an opportunity to improve ourselves. You reflect deeply on feedback by frequently looking inward and evaluating your own performance at HL. You are personally fulfilled by helping others grow and love taking on new challenges and new opportunities to learn.If all of this sounds like you, please apply for a position today and begin your career with our mission, vision, and values driven company.Healthy Living is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud to hire a diverse, inclusive Staff!#J-18808-Ljbffr