Assistant Grocery Manager

Grocery Manager

Job Description

Reports To: Store Director

Position Type: Hourly- Bonus Eligible

Location: Retail Stores

Department: Grocery

Date: May 2023

About the Intermountain Division

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different

strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued. Bring your energy and unique perspective

to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You

will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues,

many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our

communities.

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The

organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees

across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that

includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star

Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

PURPOSE:

Grocery Manager directs the operation of the Grocery Department (including Frozen, Dairy &

Liquor/Beer), including supervising and training personnel. Manages ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking and

Merchandising in the department. May direct and control the operation of the entire store in the absence of the Store

Director and Assistant Store Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service

goals. Handles customer relations in a positive manner, including effective resolution of customer complaints.

Promotes Albertson's/Safeway's philosophy of personalized service.

• Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising duties. Assists in planning,

organizing, and directing day-to-day operations of the grocery department and front-end functions, including

recommendations regarding regular and seasonal merchandise requirements and special sales needs. Assists in

implementing Company and Division merchandising policies and/or Store Director instructions.

• May act as back up checker. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
• Responsible for the proper accounting of sales, maintenance and storage of cash register detail tapes and the

issuance and pick up of money from check stands.

• Prepares "to do list" for night stockers, closes out discontinued items and implements price changing

procedures.

• Controls shrink. Prevents the sale of out of code products.
• Opens and closes the store.

Duties and Responsibilities: (continued)

• Ensures compliance with Company sanitation, safety, security and other policies. Recommends corrective

action as needed.

Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions.

• Responsible for the overall operation of the store including supervision of all employees and the handling of

customer complaints, in the absence of the Store Director and the Assistant Store Director may perform duties

of the Receiving Clerk in the absence of the Receiving Clerk.

• Responsible for performing all job duties with accuracy, honesty, and integrity.
• Other necessary and required duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires an extensive retail background with prior management experience related to retail operations.
• Requires a thorough understanding of overall Company practices, policies, and procedures.
• Requires strong written and oral communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven

ability to manage and develop people, and the ability to maintain composure in dealing with customers,

vendors, and co-workers. Ability to be a team player. Ability to supervise employees assigned. Knowledge of

employment laws and workplace practices policies is required. Requires knowledge and compliance with state

and federal regulations.

• Friendly, courteous, takes initiative, and maintains composure in dealing with customers, co-workers and

vendors as well as having the ability to concentrate and deal with interruptions and customer complaints, etc.

Interacts effectively with all levels of personnel, customers, vendors, and the public.

• Analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning, reporting, meeting operation objectives,

scheduling, supervising, and making hiring and disciplinary action recommendations. Ability to judge and react

to business activity. Knowledge of basic mathematics and weights and measures. Must have knowledge of

product variety, product location and perishability. Ability to deal with vendors, customers, the public and

government agencies. Ability to work at different times of the day, weekends, and holidays and with little or no

supervision.

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of check stand scanning and loss prevention procedures. Must be able to

effectively operate and train others in the operation of Front-End cash registers and/or scanning equipment.

Must be able to operate ordering equipment.

• Knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of a disaster or equipment or

computer software

malfunctions.

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Frequently reaches, lifts, stacks and maneuvers objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately

80 lbs. May climb ladders.

• Ability to properly stack, operate fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts and pallet jacks. Manual dexterity

and good eye-hand coordination. Mental alertness to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.

• May utilize cleaning supplies and chemicals and safety cutters.
• Complies with all Company policies including attendance, grooming standards, and dress codes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aids necessary to perform job duties

throughout the Grocery Department.

• Exposure to 35 Fahrenheit while handling products in cold cases, 28 Fahrenheit in the cooler and -20

Fahrenheit in the freezer.

• Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Exposure to varying temperatures

while working in the loading and receiving area. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment when checking

store perimeters and conducting business off premises.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION:

Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or

others.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US:

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element

of our company's philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping

experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

We provide a variety of benefits including:

• Great pay
• Flexible schedule
• Training
• Opportunities for career development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discounts

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment

with varying temperatures

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in

addition to those listed above.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all

applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to

reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination

laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable

accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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