About the Role
The Center Store Manager will oversee all functions of the Grocery, Refrigerated, Frozen, Wellness, Beer, and Wine departments, leading department staff and managing daily operations, merchandising, inventory levels, product quality, and department performance. This role is responsible for replenishment buying and inventory management, utilizing HL software, ordering systems, cycle counts, and data reports to support sales goals and budget expectations. The Center Store Manager leads by example, providing genuine and compassionate "extra mile" service to guests while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills are essential. Flexible scheduling is a must!
Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain accountability for the day-to-day operations of the store, promoting an organized, efficient, and smoothly run environment.
- Support a stable, profitable, and growing business through effective operational leadership and decision-making.
- Monitor store performance and operations across multiple departments, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Promote and empower continuous quality improvement initiatives throughout all departments.
- Partner with Department Assistant Managers to maintain appropriate inventory levels, product assortment, and merchandising standards that support organizational goals.
- Foster an exceptional guest experience by promoting Healthy Living's culture and maintaining a positive, comfortable, and welcoming store atmosphere.
- Support, coach, and develop team members while encouraging collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Lead by example through genuine, compassionate, and "extra mile" service to guests and fellow team members.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of management/progressive supervisory experience
- At least 2 years working in a professional retail environment; preferably in the grocery or natural foods industry
- Previous experience working with local products is preferred
- Previous buying, inventory management or equivalent experience.
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Communication
Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 2+ years management/supervisory experience
- 2+ years retail experience
Salary/Compensations
- $26-$28.07/hour
Benefits
- Health Insurance (75% employer paid for single coverage)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Health Spending Accounts
- Paid time off (2 weeks to start, increasing with tenure)
- Sick time (40 hours/year for part-time staff)
- Paid Maternity/Paternity time (up to 8 weeks)
- 20% off grocery
- 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar
- 10% off beer
- 20% off wine
- 30% off vitamins/supplements
- Half price one month bus passes
- 401(k) with employer match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on next 2%)
- Income advance program
- Free Celtics tickets
About the Company
- Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York.
- Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work.
- We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat.
- We also prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community.
Equal Opportunity
- Healthy Living is an equal opportunity employer and we’re proud to hire a diverse, inclusive Staff!
