Gordons Food Service Careers

As an Assistant Manager, you will develop and drive sales by implementing a "customer is king" mentality as you manage all aspects of store operations. You'll also have the opportunity to take on a variety of management roles to provide different focus areas for your development, including:

• Merchandising Assistant Manager - Focused on ensuring quality products and programs through merchandising techniques, systems, training and inventory management.
• Sales and Service Assistant Manager - Driving financial performance through outside/in-store sales while developing a strong service culture and providing hands-on leadership.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Maximizing operating results
• Managing the maintenance and upkeep of the store
• Interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining top notch, talented staff Serving as a mentor, coach and role model for your team
• Driving professional and personal development through the phase training program
• Assisting the budget management, variance and analyses and productivity improvements
• Implementing the Cornerstone Values, Purpose and Philosophy of the organization
• Taking on other duties as needed

Position Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of management experience in foodservice, restaurant, grocery or retail environment or equivalent
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, email and Internet software
• Excellent customer service, organizational, public speaking and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, leadership and multitasking abilities
• Talent for driving sales with a "Customer is King" focus
• Flexibility to work 50+ hours/week with varying shifts that include weekends, holidays and occasional 6-day work weeks
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for alarms and emergencies
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy
• Some meeting travel
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)