Grocery Store Assistant Manager

Position Overview

As Assistant Store Manager, you are the right-hand to the Store Manager. You'll be trained to cover all aspects of store operations, achieve key performance and financial objectives, and lead performance planning.

6955 Garret Lane, Rockford, IL 61107

• Healthcare benefits available on the first day!
• Annual bonus potential of 10%. Performance-based.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match. No waiting period required.
• Company profit-sharing. Available after 90 days.
• Holidays off. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter.
• Retail schedule. Store hours Monday to Saturday 7AM-8PM and Sunday 9AM-6PM.

• Assist with the management of all aspects of store operations, including customer service, store condition, and the selection, training, supervising, and performance management of store sales associates.
• Assist in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organize merchandise, and transfer merchandise from the stockroom to the store.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the store meets or exceeds established merchandising standards for product quality, presentation, and visual marketing/merchandising.
• Keep up with reporting to support sales, earnings, and minimize shrink.
• Assume full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager.

• Two (2) or more years of grocery or retail management experience.
• Hands‑on leadership experience in grocery retail (e.g., Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood departments) is highly preferred.
• Physical ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height.
• Schedule availability to work a flexible, full‑time schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment checks, including drug screen and criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy.

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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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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