position Summary
The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing daily grocery department operations, including stocking, inventory control, merchandising, labor execution, and associate supervision. This role helps ensure the grocery department remains fully stocked, well‑organized, customer‑ready, and compliant with company standards.
The Assistant Grocery Manager is a hands‑on leader who helps execute daily priorities, supports associate development, and serves as a key operational partner in one of the store’s largest departments.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
Support daily grocery department operations to meet sales, productivity, and service goals
Assist with stocking, facing, rotation, and overall department readiness
Ensure shelves, end caps, and promotional displays are full and properly signed
Help maintain organized backroom and sales floor conditions
Act as Grocery Manager in their absence when assigned
Inventory, Ordering & Shrink Support
Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
Support accurate counts, rotation (FIFO), and freshness standards
Monitor and help control shrink, damages, and out‑of‑dates
Report inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions
Help maintain proper storage and handling of product
Labor & Associate Oversight
Support scheduling and daily labor execution within department needs
Assign tasks, follow up on completion, and support productivity
Coach grocery clerks on stocking standards, safety, and customer service
Reinforce attendance, dress code, and company policies
Escalate performance issues to Grocery Manager or store leadership
Merchandising & Execution
Assist with planogram execution, resets, and seasonal transitions
Maintain strong in‑stock and visual presentation standards
Support promotional execution and price accuracy
Adjust task priorities based on sales trends and traffic
Safety, Compliance & Standards
Enforce safety practices and safe lifting procedures
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Complete logs, checklists, and required documentation accurately
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service and support associates as needed
Address basic customer concerns and escalate when appropriate
Maintain a visible presence on the sales floor
Support store leadership during peak business hours
Scope of Authority
Supports and directs grocery clerks under Grocery Manager supervision
Makes day‑to‑day operational decisions within assigned responsibilities
Acts as coverage support when Grocery Manager is not present
Does not independently conduct discipline or terminations
