["Store Manager - Armitage","Store Manager - Armitage"]

In-Person Role - Hiring on Both LocationsArmitage: 2901 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, USA 60647Lead the team across produce, grocery, and front of house. Set the standard for service and run the store.We are reimagining what a neighborhood grocery can be. As Store Manager, you will run one of our two Logan Square locations end-to-end. The floor, the team, the numbers, the customer experience. You will have real input in building the systems and culture that grow with us (a café launch is on deck). We are investing in people who want to build a career, not fill a position.Who You're Working WithAt Harvest Loop, we believe a grocery store is not just a place to shop. It is the rhythm of the neighborhood, the small daily ritual that ties us to one another. We are building something bigger than aisles and checkout lines. Our dream is a modern neighborhood market that blends thoughtful curation, real hospitality, and operational excellence. A space that is efficient but human. Tech forward yet deeply personal. We are here to bring joy back to everyday essentials, and to redefine what it means to serve a local community through food, connection, and systems that actually work.What you will doOwn all daily store operations. Sales, inventory, staffing, customer service.Own the P&L. Drive sales growth while controlling costs.Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 to 12 associates. Run a real 1:1 every two weeks.Hold the bar on merchandising and product quality to match our premium positioning.Build vendor relationships. Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory.Create staff schedules and manage labor.Handle escalated customer concerns with grace.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing.Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members.Run cash handling, cashiering oversight, and store financials with integrity.Implement merchandising, marketing, and promotional displays.Use our POS and staff portal for transactions, sales tracking, and inventory.What you will bring3+ years of grocery management experience (independent, specialty, or premium retail preferred).A proven track record managing P&L and hitting sales targets.Experience with inventory management, ordering systems, and vendor relations.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.Strong leadership and supervisory chops.Excellent communication with staff, customers, and vendors.Comfort with retail math: pricing, budgeting, financial reporting.Proficiency on POS systems and modern back‑office tools.Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.High school diploma or equivalent. Management certifications are a plus.What success looks like in 90 daysYou know every team member by name and have built a real working relationship with each one.You have full command of the P&L, your weekly sales, labor, and shrink numbers, and you can speak to why each is moving.You have shipped at least one operational improvement (a process, a vendor change, a display strategy) that the team and the owner both feel.Career pathWhere this role can grow at Harvest Loop. We hire from inside first.Store Manager > General Manager > Operating PartnerBenefits2 weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year6 paid holidays per yearHealth insurance coming 2027Owner‑led training and a real path to promote from withinQuarterly business review with the owner / operating partner, with input on store strategyEmployee referral bonus: $300 when your referred hire completes 90 daysPaid holidaysNew Year's DayMemorial DayIndependence Day (July 4th)Labor DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayHow to ApplyThis role is being filled exclusively by Flexihire Talent, Harvest Loop's HR and recruitment partner. Send your resume and a short note on your grocery or retail management experience, and our team will reach out if it's a fit.#J-18808-Ljbffr