At El Rancho Supermercado, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Store Director will assist the Store Director in management responsibilities and share responsibility for the store's operations and performance. To coordinate and direct the overall operations of the store in the absence of the Store Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Responsible in performing store manager's duties during the store manager's absence.
- Contributes to profitable operation of store.
- Serve as a model for customer service and other vital behaviors and instills this value in all associates.
- Creates an environment for continual learning and encourages an open dialogue among associates.
- Provides leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of El Rancho Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision Statement.
- Directly responsible for providing direction and instruction to all other associates of assigned store.
- Works with store associates to identify the root causes of issues and inefficiencies and develop plans for resolution.
- Constantly interact with customers; remain highly visible.
- Ensures that order and security controls are in place, consistent with standard practices. Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices.
- Responsible for following through the Safety Program.
- Dedicated safety captain, Keep store in OSHA compliance.
- Directly responsible for maintaining the GM/HBC department to company standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities required for satisfactory performance.
- Retail Associate Training and Development
- Planning, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Cross-Organizational Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Results Oriented
- Asset Utilization and Cost Control
- Supermarket Knowledge
- Customer Oriented
- Team Leadership skills
- People Management skills
- Conflict Management skills
- Communication skills
- Bilingual
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met or successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
- Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is that typical of an office and retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
