Assistant Store Leader

Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation/human resources. Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Assist store manager & associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience & develop associate interest in customer service/relations to enhance Kroger’s best-in-class reputation
• Assist store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing & executing merchandising/operating initiatives
• Assist store manager with developing action plans/communications to associates on Associate Insight survey results
• Work with department heads/store associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions & create action plans to ensure plan implementation
• Role model/demand a highest level of customer service & solve associate/customer issues/concerns
• Manage total store operations in store manager’s absence
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, & annual sales, wage budgets & profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (e.g., safety, shrink)
• Drive sales by working with department managers to produce/maximize sales & profits, reduce shrink & improve each store department’s contribution
• Assist store manager in regular store-level financial performance discussions with associates regarding developing budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) & other targeted goals (e.g., safety)
• Analyze/ respond to competitive landscape within district/division
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership; expect inclusive behavior from associates
• Utilize coordinators/other field staff to ensure store departments achieve sales/profit goals & ensure implementation/execution of division merchandising plans
• Promote/support strong relationships with local community organizations in store’s surrounding area
• Assist in building proactive/productive relationships with union representatives/business agents if store is covered by collective bargaining agreement
• Communicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out duties
• Serve as liaison to store/district managers & coordinators on effectiveness of division merchandising/ operational plans/programs
• Assist store manager in staffing, reducing turnover & increasing retention
• Provide timely individual/department performance feedback to department heads & associates
• Assist with labor management & supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service/financial targets
• Ensure store compliance & associate knowledge of federal, state, & local laws/enterprise policies
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience
• Store manager/district manager or direct manager approval
• Retail management experience & knowledge of all aspects of store operations
• Staff supervisory experience

• Job Identification 169650
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 01/06/2026, 06:44 PM
• Locations 1417 N Kansas Ave, Liberal, KS, 67901, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

– A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

– Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

– Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.

– Valuable associate discounts on purchases,…