Department: Administration                                                            Reports To: Store Operations Manager

Wage Scale: Operations

Pay Class: E   

Wage Range: $72,800 - $89,440 annual salary

Job Summary: The Assistant Store Operations Manager is an exempt, salaried position that supports the Store Operations Manager in ensuring the store operates effectively and efficiently. Leading through the Department Managers, the Assistant Store Operations Manager facilitates day-to-day operations, ensures performance standards are met, provides leadership and operational support across all departments to ensure positive customer experience and smooth operations. The Assistant Store Operations Manager models best practices and leads by positive, professional, and cooperative example.  This role requires flexibility to work early morning, holidays, and weekends. Securing the building after close of business can be expected on a weekly basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Department Operations and Customer Experience
   • Ensure the store operates efficiently and performance standards are consistently achieved
   • Maintain and enforce current operating standards across all departments, ensuring proper execution of opening and closing procedures.
   • Maintain adequate floor coverage by addressing daily attendance issues, prioritizing workflow, and reallocating labor or reassigning tasks as needed to meet overall store needs.
   • Provide on-the-floor support, including maintaining working knowledge of register operations and procedures
   • Respond to and report customer suggestions or complaints to the appropriate departments while maintaining a calm and friendly demeanor in all customer interactions and situations.
   • Observe overall store performance and report discrepancies or concerns to the Store Operations Manager
   • Ensure all staff provide a welcoming environment for all people of all diverse backgrounds and in accordance with the Co-op’s customer service standards.
2. Financial Performance

• Delegate execution to Department Managers to achieve overall sales and operational targets
• Assist and monitor departments in executing financial plans for sales, margin, and labor, reviewing financial reports to ensure department managers meet their obligations in a timely manner.
• Lead inventory processes and preparation to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Assist department managers in maintaining adequate and timely product supply aligned with customer demand and shopping trends.
• Understand and hold Department Managers accountable to their department’s respective budget

1. Facilities, Security and Food Safety
   • Oversee and monitor food safety standards to ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, California Department of Health, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
   • Ensure customers receive safe, high-quality products that meet regulatory guidelines
   • Ensure direct reports are safeguarding the Co-op’s assets through effective management of security, safety, cash-handling, and loss prevention programs, and by responding promptly to concerns and incidents.
   • Act as the point of contact for building and facility concerns and maintenance in the Store Operations Manager’s absence, delegating responsibilities and expectations to appropriate managers as needed.
   • Respond to facility and security concerns promptly and as needed.
2. Employee Management and Development
   • Mentor and hold Department Managers accountable for monthly, quarterly and yearly goals
   • Supervise, coach, and support employees to ensure high performance and accountability
   • Provide ongoing training and development to strengthen skills and product knowledge while delivering regular feedback, conducting performance evaluations in collaboration with department managers, and addressing performance concerns promptly
   • Foster a positive, respectful, and cooperative team environment by leading through example and modeling professionalism and adherence to the Co-op standards.
   • Assist in hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training new staff members
   • Support succession planning and identify opportunities for employee growth and advancement
   • Ensure clear communication of expectations, policies, and operational updates
3. Other Duties
   • Maintain familiarity with all core responsibilities for retail employees of The Davis Food Co-op.
   • Champion the cooperative values and principles in their daily work.
   • Maintain positive vendor relationships
   • Perform other duties and work in other departments as needed and/or assigned.
   • Must be available to work hours based on the needs of the business and the department.
   • Demonstrate expertise in all core retail duties while consistently promoting and upholding the Co-op’s values and principles.
   • Compile or contribute to reports as requested and perform other duties across departments as needed or assigned.
   • Abide by all DFC policy and procedures as specified in the DFC Employee Handbook.