Assistant Store Leader at Food 4 Less in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Complete a 12-week program designed to provide overview of store operations, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain management, financial analysis and human resources. The internship also offers job shadowing with store management, a designated retail project and the experience of working as part of an effective team. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Food 4 Less customers in over 100 stores throughout California and the Midwest.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Food 4 Less family!

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.Minimum

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to navigate change and respond to challenges with a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrate initiative and to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.
• Commitment to providing superior customer service.

• Involvement in leadership and community activities

• Gain understanding of a favorable customer shopping experience, the importance of associate engagement in customer service/relations and how to role model the highest level of customer service.
• Gain understanding of how a store manager leads teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Gain understanding of how as store manager develops action plans and communications to store associates.
• Training at multiple locations inclusive of retail stores, distribution and/or division office
• Complete special assignments, as requested.
• Curate a cumulative retail project and present to division leadership.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.