Assistant Retail Manager

Creative Dining Services

Assistant Retail Manager at Creative Dining Services supporting retail dining operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, budget control, and vendor selection in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWooster • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $49,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail dining operations, including staff management, inventory control, and menu development. Possesses strong public relations skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Sales ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceServSafe CertificationInventory ControlMenu Development

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Hard Skills

Budgetary ControlFood CostingPerformance AppraisalsVendor SelectionFood Consumption Forecasting

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeDetail-OrientedProfessionalismCooperative TeamworkAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

ServSafe Certification

Industry Keywords

Retail Dining ServicesFood Service IndustryCustomer RelationsStaff TrainingOperational Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Retail Manager in overseeing retail dining services operations
Assists in training and managing retail staff
Participates in hiring, scheduling, time keeping, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions of retail staff
Supervises and coordinates all retail sales activities in all operations
Participates in the selection of appropriate vendors
Assists in making retail food and supplies purchases, controlling inventory in a fiscally responsible manner
Assists with the development and implementation of the retail menu; costing and pricing the menu appropriately
Assists in estimating and forecasting food consumption in the retail operation, monitoring production volumes, and adjusting future production as needed
Helps maintain budgetary controls and an organized system of comprehensive retail record keeping
Ensures all retail equipment works and is maintained properly, service and office are organized
Maintains good public relations with all customers, clients, staff, vendors, and the community

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Retail sales experience
Supervisory experience preferred
ServSafe Certification
Must possess a positive, can-do attitude, be detail-oriented, and possess a well-rounded knowledge of the food service industry.
Must maintain professionalism at all times, and work with others in a cooperative manner, even while working under pressure.
Willing to engage actively in the physical work of a high-quality hospitality service operation.
As a representative of Creative Dining Services, must function in accordance with our corporate Mission, Vision, and Core Values statements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with a company match
Ability to access pay as needed through Daily Pay
Paid time off
A supportive team environment
Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven hospitality organization
And much, much more!