Store Manager

Convenience Store ManagerLocation: Flagler, CO | OnsiteOur client seeks a Convenience Store Manager to lead their cooperative's C-Store, deli, and fuel operations and join their team onsite in Flagler, Colorado.Do you love building a strong team and keeping a retail store running like clockwork? Are you passionate about great customer service, fresh food, and being a go-to presence in a tight-knit rural community? Do you enjoy working with numbers, from setting prices and margins to managing inventory and cash? If yes, this may be the perfect Convenience Store Manager position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.The Perks!Compensation: $19 - $22/hourly, based on experience401k + Company MatchingHealth, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance BenefitsPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysA Day in the Life of the Convenience Store ManagerAs the Convenience Store Manager, you'll oversee daily store operations, including the deli, inventory, fuel pumps, cash handling, and a team of about seven clerks. One moment you might be planning the weekly deli special, and the next you'll be coaching a new hire, reviewing inventory turnover, or making sure the pumps are stocked and running smoothly. Your leadership directly helps the cooperative grow its market share, improve efficiency, and deliver outstanding customer service to its members and community.Responsibilities include:Place bi-weekly food and non-food orders, and enter all orders into the store's inventory systemSet selling prices for deli items, weekly specials, and all store products using target gross marginsDevelop the weekly deli special menu and coordinate promotion with the Social Media Specialist and Finance ManagerOversee daily deli production using waste tracking, and ensure food quality, portion control, and food safety standardsPrepare food for special meetings and company eventsRestock shelves, coolers, and freezers, monitor expiration dates, and maintain first-in/first-out inventory controlTrack inventory turnover and work with sales reps on product selection and promotionsCoordinate month-end inventory counts and conduct daily recounts of cigarettes, lottery, cash drawers, and safeMaintain financial control of cash drawers, the safe, and bank depositsHire, train, schedule, and supervise approximately seven C-Store clerksFinalize clerk timecards, approve time-off requests, and enforce dress code and company policiesCoach team members through encouragement, retraining, and progressive discipline as neededDevelop marketing strategies in partnership with the Social Media SpecialistOversee fuel pumps, fuel systems, and fuel levels, and coordinate with the Fuel DepartmentEnsure proper maintenance of store equipment, complete monthly fire extinguisher checks, and coordinate repairs with vendorsServe as the after-hours contact for store alarmsKeep the store, pumps, and outdoor areas clean, organized, safe, and welcomingFollow OSHA, state, and federal safety regulationsAttend monthly performance meetings with leadership and annual safety trainingRequirements and Qualifications:2+ years of hands-on working manager experience3+ years of Cash handling and financial controls experienceClass A/B fuel operator certification (or ability to obtain)Health and food safety certification (or ability to obtain)2+ years of C-store, grocery, fuel station, or retail food service management experienceAccountability and management skills with hiring, scheduling, training, and discipline experienceAdmin and computer skills: Order entry, inventory reporting, building schedules, and margin-based pricingDeli or food service experience with food safety, portion control, and waste trackingAbility to stand and walk for most of the workday and regularly lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 poundsCommitment to a friendly, professional, customer-first atmosphereAbout the Hiring Company:Our client is a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving its local farming and rural community. Along with its agronomy, grain, and fuel operations, the co-op runs a convenience store and deli that serves as a daily stop for members and neighbors. The organization focuses on member savings, efficient operations, and outstanding customer service.Come Join Our C-Store Team!Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!