The Grocery Store Manager is responsible for the overall daily operations of a small, community-focused grocery store. This role oversees staff leadership, customer experience, inventory management, financial performance, and store standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and takes pride in serving the local community.

Store Operations

• Oversee all day-to-day store operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant execution
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, merchandising, and food safety
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (health, safety, labor)

Leadership & Staffing

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise store associates
• Lead by example on the sales floor, providing hands-on support as needed
• Coach and develop team members to improve performance and retention
• Manage timekeeping, payroll accuracy, and labor budgets

Customer Experience

• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns promptly
• Build strong relationships with regular customers and the local community
• Create a welcoming, neighborhood-focused shopping experience

Inventory & Merchandising

• Manage ordering, receiving, stocking, rotation, and shrink control
• Ensure proper product mix, freshness, and in-stock levels
• Execute merchandising plans and seasonal displays
• Work with vendors and suppliers as needed

Financial Performance

• Manage store sales, margins, expenses, and profitability
• Review sales reports and adjust labor, ordering, and promotions accordingly
• Reduce waste and control shrink through effective processes

Starting Salary: $55,000-65,000/year

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of retail management experience, preferably in grocery or food retail
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, and food safety
• Ability to multitask and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills (POS systems, scheduling, email, reports)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
GPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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