Mother's Market & Kitchen · 1 month ago
Grocery/Refrigeration Assistant Manager
Signal Hill, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$18/hr - $23.50/hrMother's Market & Kitchen is dedicated to wellness through exceptional retail experiences. As a Grocery/Refrigeration Assistant Manager, you’ll help ensure smooth daily operations, support the team, and deliver outstanding service while empowering staff and enhancing customer journeys.
Food and BeverageGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations: Assist with department workflows, follow up on inventory levels, promotions, and shift coverage
Support & develop staff: Coordinate training, manage schedules, coach team members, and model positive leadership
Deliver customer excellence: Greet and assist customers, handle inquiries or complaints, and engage on the sales floor
Track performance: Review daily sales and labor metrics; relay key insights from Manager’s reports to relevant teams
Ensure department standards: Conduct facility checks, report maintenance issues, handle emergencies, and uphold safety/security protocols
Enhance merchandising: Create and support in-store displays, help execute product placement strategies to meet sales objectives
Take initiative: Step into staff roles as needed, whether opening, closing, or covering breaks and shifts
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in Refrigeration/Grocery or related field
Strong communication skills both verbal and written; proficient in English
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable with basic math
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold team accountable
Customer-service mindset, always approachable and dependable
Ready to cover staff breaks, field vendor communications, and jump into operational tasks
Frequent lifting of grocery/bulk items (up to 50 lbs.), repeated up to 100 times/day
Push/pull carts or electric pallet jacks; stand, walk, bend, and twist often
Extended time in walk-in coolers and freezers; jackets, gloves, and hats provided
Climb ladders, squat, bend, and extend arms overhead to reach products and boxes
Flexible availability across various shifts and locations including weekends and evenings
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
In-store discounts
Company
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Mother's Market & Kitchen is a supermarkets company specializing in natural and organic foods.
Founded in 1978
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-10-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Dorothy Carlow
CEO and Board of Directors
Russell Friend
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
2025-07-09
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