Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. As an Assistant Grocery Manager, you’ll help lead multiple key areas of store operations including grocery, dairy, frozen foods, HBC, inventory control, and receiving. You’ll support your team, create an exceptional customer experience, and help maintain the operational excellence that keeps our stores running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone with experience in grocery retail, stocking, merchandising, or supervisory roles looking for career growth.

Requirements

• Strong customer‑service orientation
• Leadership and team‑motivation skills
• Clear, professional communication
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Problem‑solving and sound decision‑making
• Experience in grocery, retail, stocking, or department leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support large teams
• Strong merchandising and organizational skills
• Understanding of inventory, rotation, and shrink control best practices
• Retail grocery operations
• Food safety and workplace safety awareness
• Basic supervisory principles and coaching methods
• Department standards related to merchandising, pricing, and product handling
• Lead and supervise teams in a fast‑paced setting
• Lift, bend, twist, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Work in different store environments including dry, cooler, and freezer areas
• Adapt to shifting priorities and operational needs
• Provide excellent service while managing department activities
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old and available for full‑time scheduling, including weekends and peak business times
• Ability to workday or overnight shifts as assigned to support various crews.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Grocery Manager in the daily operations of the grocery, dairy, frozen, HBC, and receiving areas.
• Supervise and support associates across all assigned departments, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to company policies.
• Help achieve department goals for sales, labor, shrink, inventory accuracy, and merchandising standards.
• Perform stocking, product rotation, shelf allocation, and presentation tasks as needed.
• Support staff scheduling, assignment of tasks, and oversight of labor to meet business needs.
• Act as Department Manager when they are absent, including supervising 2–40 associates and taking corrective action when required.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and departmental standards.
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of associates to support strong performance and store standards.
• Engage customers through friendly, knowledgeable service, following the company’s selling behaviors to build lasting customer relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED