at Gordon Food Service in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location - MP102 3071 Wabash Ave, Springfield IL
Now Hiring!
We are hiring a store manager in our Springfield, IL store!
Location: 3071 Wabash Avenue. Springfield IL 62704
Work/Life balance- We offer a great retail schedule!
Store Hours:MondaytoSaturday 7AM - 8PMandSunday 9AM - 6PM
Welcome to, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets youbalance your life and foster development for future growth. Our180 storesare the primary supplierfor manysmall food serviceoperators,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!
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Some of our Benefits include:
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
Healthcare Benefits Immediately! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
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!
Our Store Managers are instrumental to the success of our retail store operations! Store Managers create outstanding shopping environments, while focusing on key performance metrics, marketing/promotional activities, merchandising and inventory management, and community stewardship. Be part of it!
No two days are the same, but you can expect to:
Support and execute in-store promotional activities with a high level of engagement and oversight on promotions and merchandising direction
Be a Servant Leader by interviewing, hiring, orientating, and training new associates. Serve as a role model, mentor and resource. Manage performance by coaching for success
Assess voice of customer data to identify customer experience, product selection needs, and opportunities for improvement
Develop the weekly work schedule utilizing the workforce management tool to achieve the weekly allocated labor target while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal laws
Execute and grow the external order programs such as e-comm and express orders
If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:
3 or more years of previous grocery or retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Grocery retail management experience (e.g. Produce, Deli/Bakery, or Meat/Seafood) highly preferable
Experience in safe food handling and storage practices is required
Business acumen to understand and leverage financial reporting in driving decisions that positively influence business outcomes
Ability to unload merchandise from delivery trucks, organize merchandise, and transfer merchandise from stockroom to store
High School Diploma / Equivalent (required); Bachelor's in Business or in a related field (preferred)
Retail is demanding, and a 50+ hour per week schedule can be expected at Store Manager level, including 10 hour workdays, shifts that span pre-opening/closing hours, and occasional six-day workweeks throughout the year
Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check
You must maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record per GFS policy
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... For full info follow application link.
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 a disability.
