Manager, AOT Recruiting Operations

Manager, AOT Recruiting Operations

Job Category : Store Strategy & Support

Requisition Number : MANAG002965

Posted : September 4, 2025

Full-Time

Remote

Emeryville, CA 94608, USA

Description

About Grocery Outlet :

• Our Mission : Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision : Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
• Our Values & Behaviors : Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the team :

The Grocery Outlet Recruiting & Training team hires and develops Aspiring Operator Trainees (AOTs), the critical pipeline of Independent Store Owners. We combine rigorous sourcing, assessment, and training to ensure candidates are well prepared for the realities of store ownership. Our team collaborates closely to deliver best-in-class recruiting, while keeping our culture of fun, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurial spirit at the center.

About the role :

To optimize recruitment strategies for Grocery Outlet's Independent Operator (IO) model. This role focuses on operational excellence, process optimization, and implementing targeted tactics to attract and evaluate qualified independent operators.

This role turns recruiting operations into a high-output machine, with clean processes, clear metrics, and a steady flow of qualified owner-operator candidates. The manager will lead a small sourcing team, tighten workflows across the funnel, and use data to forecast, allocate, and improve. Success is seen in faster cycle times, higher lead quality, consistent candidate experience, and pipeline capacity that matches growth plans without missed openings.

Responsibilities Include :

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party contracts, community outreach, and digital footprint.

About the Pay :

About You :

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