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Festival Foods · 2 hours ago

Center Store Assistant Department Manager PM

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to exceptional service and community support. The Center Store Assistant Manager-PM provides operational and leadership support across multiple departments, ensuring department standards and guest experiences are maintained through collaboration and training of associates.

CommunitiesFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Lead and Support Center Store departments, adapting based on daily business needs
Ensure Leadership Continuity Step in and lead teams in the absence of Center Store Manager(s), ensuring associates are supported and department standards are maintained
Train Associates Train, coach, and re-train new and current associates as needed to ensure high performance. Reinforce company culture, guest service, and performance expectations to all Center Store associates
Meet Department Standards Ensure all department standards, including inventory levels, pricing, and cleanliness, are met consistently. Observe sales floor and back stock conditions, taking action to address any areas of opportunity
Communicate and Collaborate Work with Store Director, department managers, and associates to exceed guest expectations
Verify Timekeeping Ensure accurate timekeeping and communicate any missing time, transferred hours, or schedule issues to HR
Provide Helpful Guest Service Assist with product location, special orders, and address guest questions, concerns or issues
Maintain Cleanliness Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the department, including work areas, shelving, coolers, receiving, and the sales floor
Deliver Feedback Assist with writing and conducting performance reviews for department associates. Document violations of company policies/procedures and collaborate with management and HR to take corrective action, up to and including termination
Cashier Trained Ready to step in at the register, and/or support store closing procedures
Honor Commitments Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
Support the Team Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Retail food knowledgeMerchandising skillsLeadership experienceStore operations familiaritySafety requirements understandingGuest serviceTimekeeping verificationTraining associatesEffective communicationTeam managementProblem-solving

Required

High School education or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of leadership experience (manager or lead) in retail, grocery, warehouse, or restaurant preferred
Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, especially non-perishable department operations, and strong merchandising skills
Familiarity with store operations and the ability to coordinate effectively with store and vendor teams
Ability to make timely and effective decisions, communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment, and manage a diverse team
Understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies, with the ability to recognize and react to possible safety hazards
Proper training and knowledge of equipment such as hand jacks, balers, forklifts, hand trucks, and trash compactors

Benefits

Associate Discount Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.

Company

Festival Foods

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Festival Foods and our associates believe in community involvement, volunteerism, and Servant Leadership.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-09-16Acquired
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