Assistant Front End Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about great customer service, teamwork, and community?

Come join the Willimantic Food Co-op as our next Assistant Front End Manager!

We're looking for a friendly, organized, and energetic person to help lead our front end operations. If you love working with people, enjoy solving problems on the fly, and want to be part of a cooperative business that cares about its members, we want to meet you!

Top 6 Tasks

Support and supervise our amazing cashier team.

Ensure excellent customer service at the registers and throughout the store.

Help with scheduling, training new staff, and keeping the front end running smoothly.

Manage cash handling, drawer counts, and opening/closing duties.

Keep the front end organized, welcoming, and efficient.

Work closely with all departments including working regularly assigned Manager on Duty shifts to keep the store flowing. The Tools You'll Use

Point of Sale (POS) Systems (training provided!)

Email, Excel, Word Opportunities for Growth

Cross-training in other departments

Career development training

Food Co-op industry education Requirements

What We're Looking For

3-5 years of cashiering

1-2 years retail leadership experience (co-op experience a bonus!)

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to lead by example and work calmly under pressure

Interest in community, local food, and cooperative values

Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and move for up to 8 hours

Able to lift up to 40 pounds

Comfortable bending, reaching, and operating POS equipment

At the Willimantic Food Co-op, we believe in cooperation, diversity, and building a vibrant, welcoming community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage everyone to apply!

Salary Description

$20.93-$28.25/hour