District Leader In Training (Augusta Area)

District Leader In Training (Augusta Area)

At Parker's, we believe our company is only as successful as our team. That's why we offer competitive wages and provide our team with the training and tools they need to maintain the integrity of the Parker's brand. We're proud that more than 85% of our Store Managers, District Leaders and Corporate Support Team have been promoted from within, underscoring our commitment to developing talent and making a long-term investment in our team members.

Here are some of the great benefits of working at Parker's Kitchen:

• Competitive Pay - In addition to a competitive salary, you will work in a supportive team where you will have the opportunity to learn about a leading business model and people skills.
• Flexible scheduling - We understand you have commitments outside of work. We will try to arrange your work schedule around them.
• Leadership Training - At Parker's, we love developing your skills to be the next leader. We offer this leadership program for free! Come discuss this opportunity as well as our Career Path.
• Employee Assistance Program: This includes several resources including: Legal, Financial, Work/Life and Parent Guidance along with Health Management Tools.
• Free drinks and 50% off Parker's prepared food while at work!
• Child Care Assistance - All FT Parker's Employees are eligible for $5,000 for childcare per employee* Conditions apply.
• Receive a raise after 60 days of employment.
• Paid personal Time Off granted on your first day of employment* Conditions apply.
• Free Life Insurance equaling 1x your annual salary.
• Tickets at work
• Pet Insurance - Pets are family! We offer coverage for all of your loved ones, including your fur-babies.
• 401K & Health Benefits.

The District Leader in Training's responsibility is to enhance and develop their skills to successfully lead, plan, organize, and control the activities in preparation for a promotion to District Leader. Although assigned to a specific location and serving primarily as a Store Leader, they will often be called upon to cover District Leader vacations, gaining invaluable experience as they prepare for promotion to District Leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable to achieve financial operating plan to include controllable costs, sales projections, and operating profit for district
• Responsible for operational systems and procedures designed to effect control of the stores costs, shrink and expenses
• Hold management accountable to utilizes company systems and procedures designed to control expenses and manage inventory
• Maintain budget targets with shrink, labor, supplies, cash and lottery
• Hold store leaders to follow a labor budget specific to each store based on established labor model, sales history and current trends
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports as required for position; analyzes the details to identify trends
• Maintain communication with field operations and management
• Speak honesty and act with integrity at all times
• Earn the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through
• Act as company representative at all times and is perceived as being a positive moral force, as judged by peers and subordinates
• Provide "added value" to the store through building relationships, supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff
• Lead by example by acknowledging and greeting all customers as they enter the store
• Coach store leadership and employees on how to properly handle customer complaints and provide exceptional levels of service
• Support the team with a hands on management style and leads with a sense of urgency and purpose
• Adhere to company safety and security practices at all times

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to provide excellence in service; perform basic mathematical calculations, read and write, understand and follow general instructions
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate
• Must have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a busy environment
• Responsible, dependable, and adaptable to change

District Leaders are scheduled a variable five-day work week, or as business necessitates.

Education and Requirements

Required:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must maintain a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Current ServSafe Certification
• Successful completion of age restricted alcohol and tobacco sales training
• Successful completion of UST Training

Preferred:

• Minimum of 5+ years multi-unit retail experience, convenience store experience preferred; or a minimum of 5+ years of store management experience within Parker's

General working conditions

• Shift Length Varies 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Flooring and Lighting Cement, tile, textured flooring and fluorescent lighting
• Environment Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise

Parker's is committed to providing an employee-focused environment in which people are excited about their contributions being valued, successes being recognized, and for many opportunities for advancement.

Reference checks will be conducted on all candidates. Successful candidates must pass a standard background check. Parker's is an equal opportunity employer.