Store Assistant Manager

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Now Hiring!
Location:1460 Union Ave Memphis TN  38104

Pay: Starting at 60K

Work/Life balance - We offer a great retail schedule! 
Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 AM - 7 PM and Sunday 9 AM - 6 PM

Check out thisvideo to learn more about our Stores!

Some of our Benefits include:

• Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
• Annual Bonus! 10% annual performance-based bonus potential
• Immediate Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!
• Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days!
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter
• We offer a great retail schedule! Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry:Gordon Food Service At a Glance.

AsAssistant Store Manager, you are the right-hand to the Store Manager! You'll become well trained to cover all aspects ofstore operations, achieve key performanceandfinancial objectives, as well asdirectional andperformance planning. Be part of it! 

Overall, we are looking for someone who takes pride in being agreat merchant, apassionate leader, andcommittedto making sure everycustomer experienceis better than the last!

Here are some ways you will make an impact:

• Assists with the management of all aspects of Store operations, including customer service, store condition and the selection, training, supervising, and performance management of Store Sales Associates
• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store
• Collaborates with team members to ensure the store meets or exceeds the established merchandising standards for product quality, presentation and visual marketing/merchandising
• Keep up with reporting to support sales, earnings, and minimizing shrink
• Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

• Two (2) or more yearsof groceryor retail management experience 
  • Hands-onleadership experiencein grocery retail (e.g. Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood departments) is highly preferredbut not required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height
• Schedule Availability:Ability to work a flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• You must be18 years of ageor older
• High School Diploma/ Equivalent
• Successfullypass our pre-employment checks, including adrug screen andcriminal background check
• Valid driver’s licenseand safe driving record per GFS policy

Note:Please make sure you use a valid email so we can follow up with you and let you know what’s happening next in the process! 

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.