Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Store Manager

Full Time Hourly– Estimated pay range $21-$25 depending on qualifications and experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position

Description:

Provide a clean and eye-appealing environment for the customer shopping experience. Maintain positive relations with all customers and resolve any product or service dissatisfaction issues promptly and professionally. Ensure proper service levels around the store and shift labor as needed. Oversee the activities of the Building Services department within a single retail location. Maintain a professional relationship with in-house, local and state health/sanitation inspectors.

• Assure adherence to internal and external sanitation standards via inspection-based auditing and active cooperation with the Chief Food Safety Officer.
• Ensure proper signage, full displays, and rotation of all products.
• Assist customers with questions and/or complaints.
• Supervise Building Services team, including daily assignment of responsibilities, performance reviews, labor scheduling, etc.
• Provide assistance to the store for all physical inventories.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of corresponding local and state health/sanitation codes
• Sound computer skills and competence with in-house systems such as labor scheduling

What you bring to the team:

• Sound decision making and analytical skills;
• Interpersonal and managerial skills;
• Ability to lead, work and function within a team environment;
• Positive attitude and the ability to supervise and motivate your team to success;
• Excellent follow‑up skills and attention to detail.

Satisfy:

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way.
Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you
– It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do business

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.