General Manager - Hamden, United States - Global Partners LP

Description

Job Description:
We are looking to add a General Manager (GM) to lead our family here at Alltown Fresh. Our GM is responsible for the management of the ongoing day to day operations of the store, while adhering to Company policies and procedures; direct supervision of staff; maximizing store profits and ensuring a high level of customer service and store appearance

Alltown Fresh is a newly launched brand that is part of Global Partners LP, expected to disrupt and forever change the traditional convenience store market.

In addition to fuel for their vehicles, Alltown Fresh offers local communities healthy, fresh food choices and made-to-order meals - including organic, natural, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and locally-sourced alternatives - all in a rush-free environment where neighbors can hang out with one another.

We believe people shouldn't need to sacrifice healthy and fresh food choices for convenience.

Alltown Fresh is the first convenience market in America to offer fresh food choices, as well as gas/diesel, a café, coffee, outdoor seating, groceries, craft beer (when permitted), wifi, pet relief areas, traditional snack options, phone and electric car charging stations.

The Types of "Energy" You Bring

• You are comfortable working in both an individual and team environment.
• You have superior relationship building skills and can establish a connection with guests and associates. You lead by example and demonstrate the importance of a guest first mentality.
• You are detailed oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
• You display the ability to direct others and prioritize tasks.
• You are a proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions.
• You analyze trends and apply a system thinking approach to complex issues.
• You handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently.

"Gauges" of Responsibility

• Maximize store profitability through managing all controllable expenses, optimizing all revenue streams, and leading and developing a high performing team.
• Responsible for guest and associate satisfaction, exceeding brand standards and managing the stores profitability.
• Select, Develop and effectively lead a highly engaged team.
• Cultivate a positive shopping experience for all guests. 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 guest 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 store's 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 organization's support structure to develop support network and make business connections. Proactively leverage tools, resources and information throughout the organization.

"Fuel" for You -* Coins We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We mean it We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health + Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead - We offer 401k and a match component
• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Give Back We believe in community support. We know everyone gives in their own way, that's why we offer paid volunteer time-off to you to help an organization of your choice.

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you're interested in the role, please apply.
• The hiring manager will review your resume. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter or manager will contact you.
• We conduct either in person or "in person" zoom interviews and provide additional interview information needed at that time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be available to work flexible hours that may include day, nights, weekends and or holidays.
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced retail, food service or fuel environment preferred.
• Experience selecting, training, and managing staff.
• Experience with labor allocation, sales building, scheduling, and managing expenses.
• Experience coaching and developing team members through proper leadership skills.
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking, handling, reaching: horizontally, above the shoulder and below the waist, grasping firmly, pushing buttons, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary Range: 60-65k

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