
Grocery/Refrigeration Assistant Manager
Retail Store - Market
Huntington Beach,
California
Description
Oversee daily operations: Assist with department workflows, follow up on inventory levels, promotions, and shift coverage.
Support & develop staff: Coordinate training, manage schedules, coach team members, and model positive leadership.
Deliver customer excellence: Greet and assist customers, handle inquiries or complaints, and engage on the sales floor.
Track performance: Review daily sales and labor metrics; relay key insights from Manager’s reports to relevant teams.
Ensure department standards: Conduct facility checks, report maintenance issues, handle emergencies, and uphold safety/security protocols.
Enhance merchandising: Create and support in-store displays, help execute product placement strategies to meet sales objectives.
Take initiative: Step into staff roles as needed, whether opening, closing, or covering breaks and shifts.
Prior experience in Refrigeration/Grocery or related field.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written; proficient in English.
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable with basic math.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold team accountable.
Customer-service mindset, always approachable and dependable.
Ready to cover staff breaks, field vendor communications, and jump into operational tasks.
Frequent lifting of grocery/bulk items (up to 50 lbs.), repeated up to 100 times/day.
Push/pull carts or electric pallet jacks; stand, walk, bend, and twist often.
Extended time in walk-in coolers and freezers; jackets, gloves, and hats provided.
Climb ladders, squat, bend, and extend arms overhead to reach products and boxes.
Flexible availability across various shifts and locations including weekends and evenings.