Assistant Store Leader

Kroger - Prospect, KY

Part-time - Entry Level

Prospect, KY

1,001-5,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Assistant Store Leader is responsible for learning the operations of all departments and assisting in the management of store performance across various operational areas, including human resources. This role involves scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, and administrative duties, while embodying the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position aims to enhance customer experiences and support the store manager in achieving operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management.
• Share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation and human resources.
• Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, and administrative duties.
• Assist the store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing, and executing merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Manage total store operations in the store manager's absence.
• Achieve and exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets, and profit budgets.
• Drive sales by working with department managers to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink, and improve departmental contributions.
• Role model and demand the highest level of customer service and resolve associate/customer issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience as a department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience.
• Store manager/district manager or direct manager approval.

Nice-to-haves

• Retail management experience and knowledge of all aspects of store operations.
• Staff supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.