Lone Star Market
Store General Manager
Lone Star Market, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
DescriptionJob Title:
General Manager (GM)
Reports to:
Director
Job Description:
The
General Manager (GM)
is responsible for management of the entire store operation. The GM will lead the management team to ensure execution of organizational objectives, initiatives, and achievement of store and profit goals. Maximize store profitability through managing all controllable expenses, optimizing all revenue streams, and leading and developing a high performing team. Manages the fuel offer, where applicable. The GM is responsible for customer and associate satisfaction, brand standards, and profitability. The GM will select, develop and effectively lead a highly engaged team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers. Respond to customer complaints or inquiries. Solicit customer feedback, input, and information from various sources. Review information and create a plan to consistently meet the expectations of all customers.
•Responsible for staffing the store appropriately to cover the customer and business demands of a 24/7 business. Proactively identify hiring needs across the store. Share responsibilities for interviewing candidates by following a standard procedure. Consult with store management team in order to make final hiring decisions.
•Allocate resources, prioritize and delegate work, and effectively manage time through efficient scheduling and usage of labor hours.
•Allocate appropriate and adequate resources necessary for effective training execution as designed. Validate that all associates are trained to perform their jobs safely, effectively and to provide great customer service. Conduct all aspects of management training. Oversee and monitor the effective training of all associates to ensure proficiency of skills.
•Create and sustain an inclusive store atmosphere by taking intentional steps to understand the diversity of the store team and encourage mutual understanding and respect while promoting a productive, engaged team environment. Value store associates through celebration and recognition.
•Support the development of associates and store management team through appropriate talent management processes (e.g., performance management, development plans, career conversations, development opportunities). Provide overall direction and support for team and monitor and assess individual work in accordance with high standards of excellence. Provide feedback, coaching, support opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, take corrective action when appropriate, and participate in hiring decisions.
•Ensure conditions across the store meet or exceed standards for safety, service, and overall operational efficiency by analyzing opportunities and ensuring execution of established policies, procedures, practices and programs. Adhere to work designs and implement improvement actions across the store. Manage all safety programs and ensure proper execution and compliance. Report and document all customer and associate incidences in the appropriate time frame. Ensure compliance to all federal and local laws and to all company policies and procedures.
•Responsible for leading change initiatives, championing programs and educating associates on the reason and need for change. Ensure programs are executed according to design, integrated and sustained.
•Accountable to meet or exceed key performance metric targets/projections; deliver budgeted merchandise gross profit by executing the merchandise plan. Maintain awareness of store-level and organizational financial performance trends to help achieve store profitability. Manage financial plans for the store by reviewing and interpreting financial reports and take appropriate action as required to achieve goals. Ensure execution of all plans.
•Analyze income statement and utilize reports to ensure stores profitability. Manage inventory to maximize sales, control costs and reduce waste; proactively recognize trends across the store. Manage cash management procedures.
•Analyze results and trends from audits (internal and external) and take the appropriate action to resolve/address issues.
•Build relationships with community partners to connect the store with its community. Use working knowledge of organizations support structure to develop support network and make business connections. Proactively leverage tools, resources and information throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
•Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Excellent customer service skills
•Ability to work with little or no supervision
•Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
•Ability to apply a systems thinking approach to complex issues
•Ability to analyze trends
•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
•Excellent leadership skills
•Demonstrated ability to create action plans and implement change
•Deep understanding of store finances and awareness of impact to business
•Ability to learn and utilize the stores technology
•Accountable to ensure the execution of continuous training programs for all associates
•Demonstrated ability to monitor local competition and take action accordingly
•Ensure consistent application of job standards for all associates
Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift:
•Standing
•Walking
•Handling
•Reaching horizontally
•Grasping firmly
Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift:
•Reaching above the shoulder
•Reaching below the waist
•Pushing buttons
•Bending
•Stooping
•Squatting
•Crouching
•Kneeling
•Pushing
RequirementsExperience or willingness to run efficient kitchen operationsManage Kitchen StaffEnforce Food SafetyProven and consistently demonstrated skills in the followingExceptional Customer ServiceRelationship buildingBachelor's degree in Business or related field preferredExperience in selecting, training, performance management of staff, sales building, labor allocation & scheduling, as well as managing expenses
Company InformationIn 2018, the first Lone Star Market concept opened in Houston. Today, Lone Star Market is your all-day, everyday stop for fresh, made-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, ATMs, and convenience. We believe that food is more than just sustenance. It is a way to connect with others, to celebrate life, and to experience the world around us. We believe that food can be a force for good in the world. We are committed to using our platform to promote sustainability, community, and social justice. We continue to build and grow on our vision of delivering fresh food in a convenient neighborhood setting, to be a one-stop for our customers.
General Manager (GM)
Reports to:
Director
Job Description:
The
General Manager (GM)
is responsible for management of the entire store operation. The GM will lead the management team to ensure execution of organizational objectives, initiatives, and achievement of store and profit goals. Maximize store profitability through managing all controllable expenses, optimizing all revenue streams, and leading and developing a high performing team. Manages the fuel offer, where applicable. The GM is responsible for customer and associate satisfaction, brand standards, and profitability. The GM will select, develop and effectively lead a highly engaged team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers. Respond to customer complaints or inquiries. Solicit customer feedback, input, and information from various sources. Review information and create a plan to consistently meet the expectations of all customers.
•Responsible for staffing the store appropriately to cover the customer and business demands of a 24/7 business. Proactively identify hiring needs across the store. Share responsibilities for interviewing candidates by following a standard procedure. Consult with store management team in order to make final hiring decisions.
•Allocate resources, prioritize and delegate work, and effectively manage time through efficient scheduling and usage of labor hours.
•Allocate appropriate and adequate resources necessary for effective training execution as designed. Validate that all associates are trained to perform their jobs safely, effectively and to provide great customer service. Conduct all aspects of management training. Oversee and monitor the effective training of all associates to ensure proficiency of skills.
•Create and sustain an inclusive store atmosphere by taking intentional steps to understand the diversity of the store team and encourage mutual understanding and respect while promoting a productive, engaged team environment. Value store associates through celebration and recognition.
•Support the development of associates and store management team through appropriate talent management processes (e.g., performance management, development plans, career conversations, development opportunities). Provide overall direction and support for team and monitor and assess individual work in accordance with high standards of excellence. Provide feedback, coaching, support opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, take corrective action when appropriate, and participate in hiring decisions.
•Ensure conditions across the store meet or exceed standards for safety, service, and overall operational efficiency by analyzing opportunities and ensuring execution of established policies, procedures, practices and programs. Adhere to work designs and implement improvement actions across the store. Manage all safety programs and ensure proper execution and compliance. Report and document all customer and associate incidences in the appropriate time frame. Ensure compliance to all federal and local laws and to all company policies and procedures.
•Responsible for leading change initiatives, championing programs and educating associates on the reason and need for change. Ensure programs are executed according to design, integrated and sustained.
•Accountable to meet or exceed key performance metric targets/projections; deliver budgeted merchandise gross profit by executing the merchandise plan. Maintain awareness of store-level and organizational financial performance trends to help achieve store profitability. Manage financial plans for the store by reviewing and interpreting financial reports and take appropriate action as required to achieve goals. Ensure execution of all plans.
•Analyze income statement and utilize reports to ensure stores profitability. Manage inventory to maximize sales, control costs and reduce waste; proactively recognize trends across the store. Manage cash management procedures.
•Analyze results and trends from audits (internal and external) and take the appropriate action to resolve/address issues.
•Build relationships with community partners to connect the store with its community. Use working knowledge of organizations support structure to develop support network and make business connections. Proactively leverage tools, resources and information throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
•Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Excellent customer service skills
•Ability to work with little or no supervision
•Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
•Ability to apply a systems thinking approach to complex issues
•Ability to analyze trends
•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
•Excellent leadership skills
•Demonstrated ability to create action plans and implement change
•Deep understanding of store finances and awareness of impact to business
•Ability to learn and utilize the stores technology
•Accountable to ensure the execution of continuous training programs for all associates
•Demonstrated ability to monitor local competition and take action accordingly
•Ensure consistent application of job standards for all associates
Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift:
•Standing
•Walking
•Handling
•Reaching horizontally
•Grasping firmly
Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift:
•Reaching above the shoulder
•Reaching below the waist
•Pushing buttons
•Bending
•Stooping
•Squatting
•Crouching
•Kneeling
•Pushing
RequirementsExperience or willingness to run efficient kitchen operationsManage Kitchen StaffEnforce Food SafetyProven and consistently demonstrated skills in the followingExceptional Customer ServiceRelationship buildingBachelor's degree in Business or related field preferredExperience in selecting, training, performance management of staff, sales building, labor allocation & scheduling, as well as managing expenses
Company InformationIn 2018, the first Lone Star Market concept opened in Houston. Today, Lone Star Market is your all-day, everyday stop for fresh, made-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, ATMs, and convenience. We believe that food is more than just sustenance. It is a way to connect with others, to celebrate life, and to experience the world around us. We believe that food can be a force for good in the world. We are committed to using our platform to promote sustainability, community, and social justice. We continue to build and grow on our vision of delivering fresh food in a convenient neighborhood setting, to be a one-stop for our customers.