About the Role
As a Keyholder/Closing Manager, you will be an essential part of the store leadership team, responsible for assisting with daily operations, managing opening and closing procedures, and acting as the leader when a manager is unavailable. You will ensure the store runs efficiently by supervising team members, addressing customer needs, and resolving issues. Your role includes maintaining a positive work environment, upholding store policies, and contributing to sales and operational goals while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge of all products to effectively assist customers and support operational excellence.
- Master all closing duties as defined by the Store Director.
- Learn and ensure front-end processes operate efficiently during shifts as the opening or closing supervisor.
- Learn and become an expert in all grocery equipment, hardware, software, and tasks.
- Observe temperatures of coolers, cases, and freezers and report failures to management promptly.
- Ensure equipment is working correctly, including safety features, and report safety hazards immediately.
- Ensure the store remains clean, organized, and welcoming to create a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Ensure all perimeter departments are maintained in good shape during closing shifts, with milk and eggs remaining well-stocked, and Produce, Meat, and store sale items stocked.
- Ensure floors are thoroughly swept and mopped to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Provide support to departments in completing end-of-shift closing procedures as needed.
- Stock inventory from back stock as instructed, ensuring proper placement and organization.
- Maintain a clean and organized backroom environment throughout the shift.
- Ensure all cooler and freezer doors are closed, all case lights turned off, and curtains closed.
- Secure store doors and windows before exiting the building, turning off non-essential lighting and setting the alarm.
- Comply with established procedures, practices, sales, safety, and security according to A.G. Supermarkets, Inc. policies.
- Communicate essential information to the Store Director consistently.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Basic computer knowledge to operate store systems, process transactions, and manage reports.
- Ability to lead store operations during closing shifts, ensuring tasks are completed and store standards are maintained.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependability and leadership qualities to support team members and ensure smooth store operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, employees, and management.
- Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service through prompt issue resolution and customer-focused approach.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, carrying, and pulling of weights between 20-40lbs, with occasional lifting over 40lbs.
- Standing for extended periods of time (90% of the time) and walking (10%).
- Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and reaching above and below waist level.
- Working in various temperature-controlled environments, including freezers (extreme cold), areas near ovens (extreme heat), receiving areas with occasional humidity or wet flooring, and outside temperatures (2% of the time).
- Hard tile/cement flooring with anti-fatigue mats available.
- Required: Slip resistant footwear, various cleaning supplies, cutting gloves, and any other items necessary to support total store needs.
- Machines, Tools, and Equipment used: Baler, Pallet Jack and Box Cutters and other machinery, tools, and equipment used within the store location to support business needs.
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Closing duties mastery
- Front-end process management
- Grocery equipment, hardware, and software expertise
- Temperature monitoring
- Equipment maintenance and safety reporting
- Store cleanliness and organization
- Inventory stocking
- Backroom organization
- Security procedures
- Policy compliance
- Communication
- Basic computer knowledge
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Issue resolution
Location
- Berlin, NH
Work Type
- Part-time
- Weekends
Experience Level
- 1 year of retail or leadership experience preferred
Education Level
- ServSafe Certified or equivalent preferred
About the Company
- A.G. Supermarkets, Inc.
