Service Ops Assistant Manager

The Assistant Service Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction.  He/she assumes total store responsibility in Store Director, Assistant Store Director, Grocery Manger, and Service Manager’s absence.  He/she serves as Controller of cash and returned checks and is responsible for assisting the Service Manager in achieving front-end productivity goals while helping to maintain superior guest service and satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest
• Assists with hiring, training, scheduling, performance management (to include discipline, separations, etc.) and productivity of all service counter team members, bookkeepers, maintenance, fuel clerks, floral clerks in non-floral stores, checkers and sackers; Coordinates scheduling with the Grocery Manager
• Assists with the management of all Service Counter functions
• Assists with the initial interview for all departments and new team member orientations, including initial and ongoing team member paperwork (including proper documentation when appropriate)
• Assists with supervising and ensuring proper checking and bagging techniques are being used
• Assists with ensuring proper bookkeeping procedures are implemented
• Assists with ordering supplies for front-end maintenance of store.  Coordinates needs with Grocery Manager
• Assists with performance evaluations and coaching sessions of all team members within department and completion in a timely manner
• Assists with general store information to the Spirit and Spirit Too publications in stores with no Talent Relations Manager
• Assists with general public relations and “Spirit” initiatives within the store in stores with no Talent Relations Manager
• Assists with all payroll and accounting procedures and their implementation in stores with no Talent Relations Manager
• Assists with delegating and assigning trainers as necessary
• Responsible for cleanliness and appearance of entire front-end, including check stands, floors, exterior front of store, parking lot, etc.
• In stores without a Talent Relations Manager, assists the Service Manager with serving as the designated human resource manager to handle the hiring, training and orientation objectives
• Responsible for safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Assists with overall guest and team member safety
• Greets and speaks politely with every customer on premises
• Performs other duties as requested or required by management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Required to work 40 hours per week.  This will involve multiple opening, closing and day shifts depending on the store needs

• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification

• Minimum of one year store experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours)
• Perform all other physical aspects of the job including bending, squatting, lifting, climbing, and walking 
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.