Center Store Manager

Description

Company Overview:

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.

Position Overview:

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! 

Location: 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Job Type: Department Manager

Schedule: Full-Time, flexible scheduling, weekend and holiday availability required

Pay: Starting at $26-$28.07/hour (Previous experience will be taken into consideration) 

Apply today and become a key leader in a team where growth, excellence, and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

Experience

• 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.   

Key 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. 

Benefits we're proud of! Staff at Healthy Living enjoy: 

• Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits) 
• Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Accident Insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• Health Spending Accounts 
• Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary) 
• Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year) 
• Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off! 
• Generous store discount: 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): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one 
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a  loan program, another way we help you get      money! 
• Free Celtics tickets 
• Plus many more! 

Healthy Living's Essential Behaviors 

Make Someone’s Day 

You’re here because you’re a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You