Assistant Manager, Retail
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Retail
Retail & Store Manager -
Management
Retail & Store Manager, Operations Manager
Overview
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Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme’s focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder’s original recipe. The brand’s iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.
We are looking for Assistant Managers who want to inspire customer wonder! You will work in partnership with our General Managers to create a WOW experience for our A-Glazing customers, provide overall support with shop operations, foster a culture of teamwork, develop staff members’ abilities and competencies, and meet and exceed the goals of the shop established for your location. We love to grow our peeps, so your long-term objective will be to develop your skills on your journey to becoming a General Manager here at Krispy Kreme.
A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Responsibilities- Manage and build a team of customer-focused employees through coaching, measurement, and fostering teamwork.
- Assist General Manager in recruiting, hiring, training, onboarding, and dispute resolution of team members.
- Maintain knowledge of products and current promotions.
- Assist with in-shop accounting functions, including cash handling, completing corporate financial and operational reporting, counting, and depositing revenues, and managing inventory control.
- Ensure equipment and resources are operational for team member use including production equipment, POS system, retail equipment, drive-thru, and processing equipment.
- Maintain a high level of shop sanitation and cleanliness.
- Provide exceptional customer service to guests by nurturing a culture where all people know that their wonderfully original identities are welcomed and loved.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of experience in a job involving food service or retail industry.
- Has a steadfast commitment to nurture an equitable, unbiased culture where our peeps are empowered to showcase their originality.
- At least 2 years of management experience.
- Must be 21 years of age or over.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Travel Requirements: 0-10%.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Exposure to internal and external environmental conditions.
- Shop – fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
- Exposure to known allergens including but not limited to nuts.
- Non-air-conditioned production.
- Noise of a production and/or processing area.
- Weekly Pay
- Career opportunities - we are growing!
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
- Employee discount program
- 401K plan
- PTO
- Company events
- Education Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Life Insurance
- FSA/HSA Plans
- Pet Insurance
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Why Krispy Kreme?At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:
Loving People- Our global culture is defined by our Leadership Mix, a set of behaviors that guide how we work with one another and how we give back to communities.
- Belonging means every Krispy Kremer can be their bold authentic self and be welcomed, dignified, and loved.
- Sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we aim to inspire this in our communities through Acts of Joy and fundraising initiatives.
- We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope to distribute donations to people in need.
- We are conducting emissions assessments and working to reduce food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.
Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the diverse ingredients of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, veteran status, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work.
About Krispy Kreme:
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Krispy Kreme is a global brand known for its Original Glazed doughnut. We operate in more than 35 countries and offer a growing Ecommerce and delivery business. Learn more at
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