Grocery Store Assistant Manager

Gordon Food Service is a leading food service distributor committed to delivering exceptional products and experiences to its customers. Established over a century ago, the company has built a strong reputation for providing quality food products and outstanding customer service across North America. Gordon Food Service has a diverse and comprehensive food catalog serving a wide range of markets including restaurants, healthcare institutions, educational facilities, and other food retailers. This company prides itself on fostering a culture that values respect, dignity, and opportunity for all employees, ensuring a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. They are dedicated not only to their business growth but also to the success and well-being of their workforce, reflecting their commitment through competitive benefits and an inclusive work environment.

The position of Assistant Store Manager at Gordon Food Service offers a unique opportunity to become an integral part of store operations at their Comstock Park, MI location. This role serves as the right-hand to the Store Manager, providing vital support in managing all aspects of store performance including customer service, merchandise management, team leadership, and operational efficiency. The Assistant Store Manager plays a key role in driving the store’s success by achieving financial objectives, overseeing the day-to-day running of the store, and fostering an engaging and productive environment for both customers and employees.

This role requires a committed, passionate leader who excels in retail management, with a particular emphasis on grocery operations. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, taking pride in both merchandising prowess and exemplary customer experiences. Responsibilities include supervising sales associates, ensuring the store meets high merchandising standards for product quality and presentation, managing inventory and shrinkage, and stepping in to manage the store fully in the Store Manager’s absence. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, ensuring the store operates smoothly during all open hours.

When you join Gordon Food Service as an Assistant Store Manager, you are stepping into a role that promises personal growth, leadership development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the food service industry. The company supports its employees with healthcare benefits from day one, competitive annual performance bonuses, immediate enrollment in a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, profit sharing, and guaranteed holidays off including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter. These benefits, coupled with a thoughtful scheduling approach, enable an excellent work/life balance, making Gordon Food Service not just an employer, but a partner in your career journey.

In summary, this position is ideal for a motivated individual with grocery retail experience seeking a challenging and rewarding leadership role in a supportive and dynamic environment. By joining Gordon Food Service, you become part of a company that cares about your professional development as much as your personal well-being, recognizing that the success of their customers is deeply linked to the success of their workforce.