Assistant Manager - C-Store (Spears Creek West) in Elgin

The Assistant Store Manager is an entry-level management position responsible for day-to-day supervision of non-management associates, assigning specified work, focusing on store level operation performance, coaching, and developing subordinate Shift Supervisors and other non-management associates and performing all other responsibilities as directed by their manager. This position provides an opportunity for entry-level managers to learn important management skills and practice judgment and discretion skills. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the General Store Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of multiple non-exempt operations associates.
• Assigns work tasks and activities.
• Prepares daily orders, ensures units are stocked with appropriate levels of product while maintaining inventory controls, utilizing policies & procedures set forth by the Asset Protection Team.
• Conducts and coordinates on-the-job training for associates, and ensures all associates receive basic skills training to perform their jobs.
• Maintains an awareness of all applicable brand standards.
• Maintains an awareness of all federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health standards, and all procedures and protocols to comply with the law.
• Uses judgment and discretion to resolve routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Consistently provides direct reports and/or indirect reports with support, coaching and encouragement necessary to achieve business goals.
• Utilizes associate’s strengths and provides ongoing feedback that reflects on progress against individual development goals and business goals.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Requires up to 1 year of job-related experience in low volume Food and Beverage or Merchandise operations or other related experience as a supervisor, lead, or entry-level manager.
• Demonstrates team management, delegation and issue resolution skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Applegreen’s policies and product, service, quality, equipment and operations standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals.