We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Title Assistant Store Director
FLSA Status Salary
Reports To Store Director
Responsible for partnering with the Store Director in managing the total store operation by meeting all operational budgets, instituting all company policies, procedures, and programs. Has the direct responsibility for all administrative activities within the store by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Model and maintain Festival Foods culture within the store. Responsible for developing associates.
Supervise all associates in the store operation and to make decisions independently as business needs change quickly
Able to perform Store Director responsibilities in the absence of Store Director
Interrelate with all management teams, Buying, Accounting and Personnel offices.
Coach and train leaders and associates on Festival best practices, policies, and procedures
Oversee front end duties to ensure proper cash control, customer service and cashier production levels.
Responsible for budget and labor projections and to make daily adjustments as necessary.
Adhere to all Sanitation standards and guidelines set by local and company officials.
Ensure that all loss prevention policies and procedures are in effect at all times.
Properly manage inventory to achieve acceptable unallocated/shrink figures.
Supervise the merchandising and maintenance of all displays, including all specialty department floor displays. Responsible for maintaining all safety programs to ensure a safe work environment including heading up the safety committee.
Support and execute a Superior Customer Service program.
Practice Servant Leadership daily.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Has an interest in becoming a Store Director with Festival Foods.
High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to seven years preferred with two years in a key leadership position.
Previous experience managing a department preferred
Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, must be able to make timely and effective decisions.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel.
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.
Thorough understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.
Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises. Also requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures hand jack, bailer, forklift, cutter, proper lifting techniques, proper scanning technique, hand truck, trash compactor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly. Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment.
This position requires the employee have the ability to have full range of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock. Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment.
Working conditions consist primarily of a temperature-controlled environment. The ability to work outside checking store property, in walk-in coolers or freezers for short periods of time is necessary.
This job involves exposure to changing temperature and humidity (i.e. freezers, coolers and warehouse). Chemical cleaning agents, irritating or competing noises or other irritating substances, and working in areas with wet and slippery floors.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Assistant Store Director is a full-time, salaried position. The most common shift to be worked will be 7am to 5pm including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work one mid-shift and/or one closing shift each week
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
Associate Discount Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.
At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
647 South Green Bay Road
Neenah
WI
54956
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail Groceries
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