Assistant Store Manager - Unassigned

Store Support
- New Seasons Market, 120 Southeast Clay Street, Portland, Oregon, United States of America

New Seasons Market began in 2000 as a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region’s farmers, ranchers, growers and makers.

Today we are part of Good Food Holdings; a collection of regional specialty grocers committed to serving our communities with the highest quality of products and great service, where our goal remains the same: to build community through good food. Accordingly, we seek skilled team members who share the same commitments and who appreciate the fact that New Seasons Market celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager
- Unassigned
Department: Operations
Job Region: Oregon / SW Washington
Reports-To: Store Manager
Exemption Status (typically): Exempt
Requirements: As a retail grocer, we operate 7 days/week and 365 days/year. Our in-store positions are likely to include evening and weekend shifts per the needs of the business. As part of the Unassigned program, this position requires ability to work across all store locations across the local region. Valid Food Handler’s Card, Alcohol Server Permit and Serv Safe Certification required.

About us: New Seasons Market began in 2000 when three families got together to open a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region’s farmers, ranchers, growers and makers—helping them prosper for generations to come.

Over the years, our community has grown, but our goal is still the same:
to build community through good food.

About the role: This is an immersion program with key focus on increasing knowledge of current company processes, culture and program specific responsibilities. Partners with Store Manager to lead store operations and all store staff, including financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food safety, work safety, communication, hiring, training and performance management. This is a leadership position. You are responsible for providing leadership in line with company values and promoting a positive and progressive work environment in alignment with our company mission, vision values and policies.

General Requirements:

• Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store.
  
  Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own timeand models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department.
• Represents company values. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company Speak Up culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
• Conserves company resources.
  
  Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision and values and sustainability program.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees department operations as assigned. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of departments, including labor allocation, job responsibilities, inventory management, merchandising, product knowledge and financial goals.
• Supervises and mentors Department Managers as assigned. Communicates expectations and holds accountable for meeting standards through ongoing feedback, training and coaching.
• Understands and utilizes reports and data to aid in making sound business decisions. To include, but not limited to…