The Service Ops Assistant 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 Ops 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.