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Houchens Food Group
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Company: Houchens Food Group (HFG)
Department: Grocery
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Reports To: Store Manager
Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent
Amount of Travel Required: As needed
Work Schedule: Shift hours that best suit proper store operation needs, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
Positions Supervised: Meat Manager, Produce Manager, Front/End, Office Manager, Deli Manager, QSR Members, Shift, Clerks, Sales Associates, Cashiers
About Us At Houchens Food Group, we are committed to providing our customers with quality products and exceptional service. We believe in fostering a collaborative and empowering environment for our employees where teamwork drives success.
Position Overview Assists the store manager in ensuring that the store operates to the standards set forth by the company. Operates a store that provides positive earnings for the company. Directly supervises sales workers in store. Duties may include management functions such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, personnel work, and supervisory duties. Also directs effective safety, security and sanitation programs in compliance with company policy and procedure. Provides supportive leadership to all store employees.
Core Responsibilities
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to inquiries and complaints.
Monitor sales activities to ensure satisfactory service and quality goods for customers.
Assign employees to specific duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing services for customers.
Inventory stock and reorder when inventory drops to a specified level.
Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions.
Enforce safety, health, and security rules.
Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess condition.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, evaluate personnel performance, demote, promote and terminate store employees when necessary.
Ensure all employees know, understand and follow company policies and standards.
Constantly measure performance, evaluate and take corrective action.
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
Assure productivity of employees through example and leadership.
Achieve sales and profit objectives through example and leadership.
Examine merchandise to ensure correct pricing, display, and functionality.
Plan, develop and maintain work schedules, timecards and other necessary records.
Organize, calculate and accurately enter daily sales information to be sent to the corporate office.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local competition.
Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
Control store expenses.
Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.
Provide adequate supervision to reduce loss due to theft.
Stay familiar with all memos.
Maintain and preserve company property.
Prevent overstocks and/or out‑of‑stocks through correct product ordering.
Develop favorable customer image through cleanliness, attractiveness and employee conduct.
Review and monitor all scheduled shift hours.
Abide by all city, county, state, and federal regulations.
Assist in all areas that need attention or assign a person to complete the task.
Record all sales at the time of purchase.
Accurately record all markups, markdowns, spoilage and store use of merchandise according to company policy.
Verify all money from the previous day and calculate the daily deposit and sign off on office count.
Ensure check‑cash policies are followed to company standards.
Prepare end‑of‑week reports accurately or ensure they are done by trained employees.
Approve timecards in Paylocity, verifying all hours worked.
See that all new employees on each shift are trained.
Maintain warning notices to reflect a continuous performance record of all employees.
Advise supervisor of any personnel situations or policy violations having a negative effect on store operations.
Check all equipment for proper working conditions.
Responsible for controlling payroll within budget guidelines.
Enforce correct vendor check‑in procedures within company guidelines and supervisor instruction.
Always keep safe locked.
Follow company policy by maintaining a low cash drawer and utilizing the safe, as instructed by supervisor.
Responsible for opening and closing the store.
Complete shift‑checkout report at appropriate times as instructed by supervisor.
Notify supervisor immediately if the bank deposit is not made on a daily basis.
Share the responsibility for controlling the inventory in the store.
Order and maintain merchandise to prevent out‑of‑stocks.
Build and maintain displays that are sellable.
Prepare and maintain perishable foods according to company standards and supervisor instruction.
Maintain coolers, shelves and displays by keeping them full and fronted at all times.
Properly clean and maintain store equipment.
Perform other job‑related tasks as requested by the management staff.
Observe management schedule by opening and closing the store on time.
Other job‑related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Communication (Oral) – Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally.
Creative – Ability to think in a way that produces new concepts or ideas.
Customer‑Oriented – Ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Detail‑Oriented – Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to task performance.
Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of one’s ability.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method.
Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and not be hasty or impetuous.
Presentation Skills – Ability to effectively present information publicly.
Reliability – Dependent and trustworthy.
Self‑Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform at the best of one’s ability using own drive or initiative.
Time Management – Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Why Join Us? At Houchens Food Group, we value our employees and are committed to their growth and success. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Education
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
One to two years of related experience
Skills & Abilities
Computer Skills
Basic Skills
Other Requirements
Required to have access to a phone at all times, able to perform basic math calculations.
Physical Demands
Lift / Carry – Frequently 10 lbs or less, Occasionally 11‑20 lbs
Stand – Frequently 10 lbs or less, Occasionally 11‑20 lbs
Walk – Occasionally 11‑20 lbs
Sit – Occasionally 21‑50 lbs
Handling / Fingering – Frequently 51‑100 lbs
Reach Outward – Frequently Over 100 lbs
Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally
Climb – Occasionally
Crawl – Occasionally
Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
Bend – Occasionally
Push / Pull – 12 lbs or less Occasionally, 13‑25 lbs Occasionally, 26‑40 lbs Occasionally, 41‑100 lbs Occasionally
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.
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164583 Assistant Manager
role at
Houchens Food Group
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Company: Houchens Food Group (HFG)
Department: Grocery
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Reports To: Store Manager
Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent
Amount of Travel Required: As needed
Work Schedule: Shift hours that best suit proper store operation needs, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
Positions Supervised: Meat Manager, Produce Manager, Front/End, Office Manager, Deli Manager, QSR Members, Shift, Clerks, Sales Associates, Cashiers
About Us At Houchens Food Group, we are committed to providing our customers with quality products and exceptional service. We believe in fostering a collaborative and empowering environment for our employees where teamwork drives success.
Position Overview Assists the store manager in ensuring that the store operates to the standards set forth by the company. Operates a store that provides positive earnings for the company. Directly supervises sales workers in store. Duties may include management functions such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, personnel work, and supervisory duties. Also directs effective safety, security and sanitation programs in compliance with company policy and procedure. Provides supportive leadership to all store employees.
Core Responsibilities
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to inquiries and complaints.
Monitor sales activities to ensure satisfactory service and quality goods for customers.
Assign employees to specific duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing services for customers.
Inventory stock and reorder when inventory drops to a specified level.
Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions.
Enforce safety, health, and security rules.
Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess condition.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, evaluate personnel performance, demote, promote and terminate store employees when necessary.
Ensure all employees know, understand and follow company policies and standards.
Constantly measure performance, evaluate and take corrective action.
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
Assure productivity of employees through example and leadership.
Achieve sales and profit objectives through example and leadership.
Examine merchandise to ensure correct pricing, display, and functionality.
Plan, develop and maintain work schedules, timecards and other necessary records.
Organize, calculate and accurately enter daily sales information to be sent to the corporate office.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local competition.
Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
Control store expenses.
Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.
Provide adequate supervision to reduce loss due to theft.
Stay familiar with all memos.
Maintain and preserve company property.
Prevent overstocks and/or out‑of‑stocks through correct product ordering.
Develop favorable customer image through cleanliness, attractiveness and employee conduct.
Review and monitor all scheduled shift hours.
Abide by all city, county, state, and federal regulations.
Assist in all areas that need attention or assign a person to complete the task.
Record all sales at the time of purchase.
Accurately record all markups, markdowns, spoilage and store use of merchandise according to company policy.
Verify all money from the previous day and calculate the daily deposit and sign off on office count.
Ensure check‑cash policies are followed to company standards.
Prepare end‑of‑week reports accurately or ensure they are done by trained employees.
Approve timecards in Paylocity, verifying all hours worked.
See that all new employees on each shift are trained.
Maintain warning notices to reflect a continuous performance record of all employees.
Advise supervisor of any personnel situations or policy violations having a negative effect on store operations.
Check all equipment for proper working conditions.
Responsible for controlling payroll within budget guidelines.
Enforce correct vendor check‑in procedures within company guidelines and supervisor instruction.
Always keep safe locked.
Follow company policy by maintaining a low cash drawer and utilizing the safe, as instructed by supervisor.
Responsible for opening and closing the store.
Complete shift‑checkout report at appropriate times as instructed by supervisor.
Notify supervisor immediately if the bank deposit is not made on a daily basis.
Share the responsibility for controlling the inventory in the store.
Order and maintain merchandise to prevent out‑of‑stocks.
Build and maintain displays that are sellable.
Prepare and maintain perishable foods according to company standards and supervisor instruction.
Maintain coolers, shelves and displays by keeping them full and fronted at all times.
Properly clean and maintain store equipment.
Perform other job‑related tasks as requested by the management staff.
Observe management schedule by opening and closing the store on time.
Other job‑related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Communication (Oral) – Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally.
Creative – Ability to think in a way that produces new concepts or ideas.
Customer‑Oriented – Ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Detail‑Oriented – Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to task performance.
Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of one’s ability.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method.
Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and not be hasty or impetuous.
Presentation Skills – Ability to effectively present information publicly.
Reliability – Dependent and trustworthy.
Self‑Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform at the best of one’s ability using own drive or initiative.
Time Management – Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Why Join Us? At Houchens Food Group, we value our employees and are committed to their growth and success. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Education
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
One to two years of related experience
Skills & Abilities
Computer Skills
Basic Skills
Other Requirements
Required to have access to a phone at all times, able to perform basic math calculations.
Physical Demands
Lift / Carry – Frequently 10 lbs or less, Occasionally 11‑20 lbs
Stand – Frequently 10 lbs or less, Occasionally 11‑20 lbs
Walk – Occasionally 11‑20 lbs
Sit – Occasionally 21‑50 lbs
Handling / Fingering – Frequently 51‑100 lbs
Reach Outward – Frequently Over 100 lbs
Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally
Climb – Occasionally
Crawl – Occasionally
Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
Bend – Occasionally
Push / Pull – 12 lbs or less Occasionally, 13‑25 lbs Occasionally, 26‑40 lbs Occasionally, 41‑100 lbs Occasionally
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.
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