Grocery Store Manager

Compensation

$65,000 – $70,000 base salary plus up to 15% year‑end bonus potential.

502 W Towne Center Blvd., Champaign IL 61822

Retail schedule includes Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 8 PM and Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM. Hours may include 10‑hour days, pre‑opening/closing coverage, and occasional six‑day workweeks.

• Health care benefits available on first day.
• 15%
  annual performance‑based bonus potential.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match—no waiting period.
• Profit‑sharing after 90 days of employment.
• Paid holidays:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter; store closes on those days.

• Support and execute in‑store promotional activities, overseeing promotions and merchandising direction.
• Be a servant‑leader by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training new associates; serve as a role model, mentor, and resource; coach for performance success.
• Assess voice‑of‑customer data to identify customer experience, product selection needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop the weekly work schedule in the workforce management tool to achieve the labor target while remaining compliant with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Execute and grow external order programs such as e‑commerce and express orders.

• Minimum 3 years of grocery or retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Hands‑on leadership experience in grocery retail (e.g., Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood departments) highly preferred.
• Retail demands 50+ hours per week, including 10‑hour days, pre‑opening/closing shifts, and occasional six‑day workweeks.
• Experience with safe food handling and storage practices is required.
• Business acumen to use financial reporting for decision making that positively influences outcomes.
• Ability to unload merchandise from delivery trucks, organize it, and transfer it from stockroom to store.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required);
  Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy.
• Letter of support from management if you are already working for a GFS customer.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, submit your request to  and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.