Assistant Store Manager Jobs

Location - MP166 3723 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland FL

Hiring Immediately!

Location - 3723 US Hwy 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809

Work/Life balance - We offer a great retail schedule!

Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 8PM and Sunday 9AM - 6PM

Check out this video to learn more about our Stores!

Some Of Our Benefits Include

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

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.

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

As Assistant Store Manager you are the right-hand to the Store Manager! You'll become well trained to cover all aspects of store operations, achieve key performance and financial objectives, as well as directional and performance planning. Be part of it!

Overall, we are looking for someone who takes pride in being a great merchant, a passionate leader, and committed to making sure every customer experience is better than the last!

Here Are Some Ways You Will Make An Impact

• Assumes full management responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager
• 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
• 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

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

• Two (2) or more years of retail management experience
• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check
• You must be 18 years of age or older
• Prefer management experience in retail or grocery store environments but not required
• Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height

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.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.