Manager Trainee - Triangle Stop Food Stores : Job Details

Description:STATEMENT OF THE JOB:A Manager Trainee works closely with Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and District Managers to gain experience and the knowledge required to perform managerial duties with the objective of earning a promotion to Store Manager.A Manager Trainee is responsible for the proper and efficient operation of all shifts, within company policy, in such a manner as to ensure that each shift contributes to the increased profitability of the store. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*Observes shift operating hours at all times as assigned by Management*Performs specific tasks as assigned by Management*Assists Management in seeing that the store maintains a store inspection grade of at least 90%*Adheres to all city, county, and state ABC regulations including serving draft beer and wine*Adheres to all Federal and State Employment and Safety regulations*Gives all customers prompt and courteous service*Follows the work schedule as posted, unless a schedule change is arranged with Management*Stays familiar with the Company Price Book, Operations Manuals, and Bulletins*Ensures Management is made aware of all sales, cash or operating discrepancies*Operates shift within company guidelines to achieve sales and profits*Prepares a shift change report at the completion of shift in accordance with company guidelines*Properly clocks in and out and signs time card verifying all hours worked*Notifies Management of any discrepancies in the operating results on the shift report, or cash over on shift conditions in excess of $5.00 within 24 hours*Rings all sales accurately on cash register*Accurately posts markups and markdowns, store use of merchandise, voids, refunds, bad merchandise and write-offs within established guidelines.*Advises Management of any personnel situations or policy violations having an adverse effect on store operating performance.*Shares the responsibility for controlling the store inventory *Advises Management immediately if the bank deposit is not made on a daily basis.*Follows company policy with regard to excessive cash in registers, change fund and safe security*Follows correct vendor check-in procedures as directed by Management*Protects company assets at all times*Keeps coolers, drink boxes, store shelves and displays fully stocked and fronted at all times*Properly cleans and maintains equipment and high-margin products such as coffee, fountain drinks, etc. as directed by Management*Uses correct pricing as listed in the Price Book for all merchandise*Uses plus-selling techniques as directed by Store Manager*Keeps store floors clean at all times, with specific responsibilities assigned by Management*Checks refrigeration equipment for proper performance a minimum of one time per shift*Cleans windows, floors, shelving, counters and gas pumps to ensure they remain clean at all times*Immediately advises Management of any maintenance problemsRequirements:Be able to read, understand, and write the English language at the eighth grade level;Be able to perform, arithmetical calculations at the eighth grade level in order to be able to make change, complete shift reports and account for numbers of a variety of products during vendor check-in;Have sufficient visual acuity to check identification for restricted sales;Be able to read and understand instructions for operating electronic cash registers and other equipment;Be able to lift up to 50 lbs., carrying cases of milk, soft drinks, beer and juice containers, motor oil, antifreeze, etc. at least once per shift;Be able to stock shelves and coolers; i.e. open cases, price each item, and put on shelves as high as 6';Be able to react to an emergency and take responsible action for the safety of all.Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products;Be able to climb a ladder to clean windows;Be able to speak and understand English, including the ability to hear the spoken word;Be able to sweep and mop floors, dust shelves and lift and carry out trash containers and place in an outside bin;Be able to clean the parking lot and grounds surrounding the convenience store; i.e. to pick up trash or to sweep with broom and pick up with dust pan, also to wash down parking lot with water hose;Be able to enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 38 degrees up to 20 minutes at a time;Be able to understand and adhere to all ABC and Health Department regulations;Be able to understand and follow all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.