Assistant Manager at the Market at 5th Street

The gourmet gas station team at The Markets is seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager to help manage store operations. Our Markets are well-known gourmet gas stations and a Charlottesville fixture in the community. They are fast-paced, family-oriented location with opportunities for creativity in food and relationship-building with the entire community.

The right candidate will embrace and model our company values while serving alongside our Store Manager to lead the team to provide exceptional customer service in sales, an upbeat work environment, and maximize store profits through our Deli. Tiger Fuel Company believes our Market Store environment is everything to being successful: excellent customer services leads to loyal customers, which allows our company to compensate and equip our employees well, in turn creating even better customer satisfaction. This is an excellent role for a former restaurant manager, caterer, or experienced grocery store manager. It is even a great step up for those who are seeking advancement but do not have the opportunity in their current role.

Why work with Tiger?

• To work with a company that values giving employees topnotch customer service!
• Free Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Short Term Disability after 60 Days!
• Exclusive Employee Health Center located in Charlottesville.
• Option to add Dental, Vision, Additional Life, Pet, and Dependents to health plans.
• Paid Parental Leave for Moms & Dads!
• Adoption financial assistance and paid time off.
• 401K with matching up to 4% after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program - to help you and your family be your best.
• Gym Membership Assistance.
• Paid Time Off after 6 months.
• Free meal and unlimited coffee/soda with each shift.
• PAY DAY OPTIONS!- Get paid when you need it.
• Growth opportunities, way too many to list, we want to see you succeed!
• We are a Living Wage Certified Employer.
• $20-25 per hour

What you'll do working with Tiger.

• Have fun working and build valuable relationships by treating others how you want to be treated.
• Provide the best customer service imaginable and remember your regulars!
• Supervise employees to include training and coaching.
• Guide deli operations and oversee catering services.
• Maintain Market standards of cleanliness and upkeep.
• Perform and train opening and closing procedures.
• Assist Store Manager with overseeing stock needs and maintain inventory, interact positively with vendors.
• Assist with propane filling and exchange as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years’ manager experience in a restaurant, kitchen or retail environment.
• High energy, self-starting individual with ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• General proficiency in MS-Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet). Learns new computer/technology skills quickly. Proficient in the English language (verbal and written).
• Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment offer.

Other preferred skills include:

• Truly enjoys working with customers and employees
• Quick learner
• Strong organizational skills
• Enjoys mentoring others
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Flexible schedule availability (store runs 7 days/week)
• Ability to be on feet much of the day – Physically able to do the job.
• 2 years of food service experience