Assistant Manager

Job Description

Assistant Manager | Circle K

The Tone:
This is an Assistant Manager role at Circle K, located at Store 2723949 in York, South Carolina. Circle K, a large and stable employer, is seeking motivated individuals ready for a challenging yet fun environment, offering a clear path to a management career. In this key position, you will directly support the Store Manager in overseeing all stationstore operations, leading and developing a dedicated staff, and maintaining the highest standards of customer service and merchandising. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring efficient daily operations, executing our food program, and fostering a positive, productive atmosphere for both customers and team members.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Assistant Manager
• Location: In-person, York, SC
• Team: Reports directly to the Store Manager, providing essential support in store oversight and leadership for all station staff.
• Mission: To collaborate with the Store Manager in leading daily operations, upholding high service and merchandising standards, and ensuring the successful execution of Circle K’s food program within a retail setting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Store Operations Management: Assist the Store Manager with comprehensive oversight of all Stationstore operations, including maintaining a regular and predictable onsite presence, demonstrating a sense of urgency, patience, and strong leadership.
• Team Management & Development: Actively participate in the hiring, supervising, teaching, and motivating of store staff, working closely with them to accomplish daily tasks and set a positive example.
• Financial Accuracy & Merchandising: Execute crucial bookkeeping responsibilities and manage merchandising efforts to ensure product availability, attractive displays, and accurate inventory.
• Customer Service Excellence: Maintain Circle K’s high standards by providing fast, friendly, and consistent service to all customers, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Food Program Execution: Oversee the successful implementation and ongoing execution of the company’s high-quality food program, ensuring adherence to all guidelines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Managerial level role, requiring expertise in leading teams within a retail operational environment.
• Experience: Demonstrated retail experience, including significant supervisor or management responsibilities. Proven skills in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring are highly valued.
• Skills:
* Strong leadership capabilities for guiding, teaching, and motivating employees
* Adept at recruiting, interviewing, and making hiring decisions
* Proficient in cash-handling procedures and general bookkeeping
* Excellent planning, organizing, delegation, and follow-up skills
* Effective problem-solving, communication of plans/ideas, and interpersonal skills including advocacy and empathy
• Bonus: Prior experience specifically managing food preparation or service; a High School Diploma or College Degree(s).