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Assistant Market Manager FT
Company : KJ's Market
Location : Hephzibah, GA, 30815
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Overview
Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!
Benefits for Now and Your Future:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
RETIREMENT
- 100% Company Funded Pension
- 401K
Responsibilities
1. Ensures all guests receive polite, friendly greetings and interactions from the Beef Shoppe hosts. Creates a selling environment through the use of selling skills.2. Achieves budgeted sales, supply/wrap, shrink and gross profits for the meat and seafood departments.
3. Prepare products for sale (meat cutting, slicing, trimming, wrapping, weighing, and pricing) according to FLOCO Standards.4. Maintains desired level of inventory and supplies for the meat and seafood departments. Ensures in stock conditions through proper ordering.5. Operates the department according to merchandising and operational programs and guidelines.6. Maintains high quality and freshness with products available for sale. Ensures all products are in date.7. Maintains safety and sanitation standards in all areas that come in contact with meat/seafood and in the prep areas, coolers, freezers, and sales floor.8. Provides guidance, orientation, training, and feedback to the meat/seafood department hosts to ensure meat hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards and guests interaction.9. Performs product preparation, receiving, stocking, and guests service as necessary to achieve standards.10. Maintains the department's labor budget and ensures that optimal hours are scheduled for the department to maximize sales and guests service.11. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Should possess good interpersonal skills, effective selling skills, and have an outgoing personality.2. Ability to work well with others. Ability to sell and interact with guests.3. Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. constantly.4. Ability to read and understand information and directions.5. Knowledge of meat/seafood products and operations.6. Ability to supervise hosts including training and development.7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job, including operating a computer.8. Must be at least 18 years old.9. Must be able to work in a cold environment.10. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time.
11. Meat cutting experience preferred.
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Frequently asked questions
In Hephzibah, a Market Ft at KJ's Market balances hands-on product prep with team leadership, combining meat and seafood expertise with guest service. This role often demands multitasking in a fast-paced grocery environment, differing from typical retail assistant managers who may focus more on general sales and floor operations.
Starting as an Assistant Market Manager FT opens doors to senior market management roles, regional operations positions, or specialized areas like meat and seafood department oversight. Developing strong leadership and operational skills at KJ's Market can propel advancement within the grocery retail industry, especially in family-owned businesses.
Key skills include meat cutting knowledge, inventory management, and guest interaction finesse. Proficiency in supervising staff and maintaining department standards in safety and merchandising is essential. Being comfortable in cold environments and physical stamina are also vital for success in this role.
Yes, KJ's Market provides weekly pay, paid time off, and comprehensive medical packages including dental and vision. Notably, they offer a 100% company-funded pension and 401k plans, which are uncommon perks in many Georgia grocery chains, supporting long-term financial security.
Hephzibah's grocery sector is moderately competitive, with family-owned markets like KJ's valuing community ties and experience in meat departments. Candidates with supervisory skills and knowledge of local customer preferences often have an edge in securing roles.
The typical salary range for this position in Hephzibah hovers around $38,000 to $45,000 annually, reflecting the regional cost of living and industry standards. Experience with meat and seafood departments can influence compensation, alongside demonstrated leadership abilities.
KJ's Market emphasizes a family-owned atmosphere that values hometown pride, which shapes the Assistant Market Manager FT role to focus heavily on guest engagement and team camaraderie. This cultural environment encourages personalized service and long-term employee development.
Expertise in meat and seafood is crucial as the role involves product prep, inventory management, and ensuring freshness. This knowledge enables better training of hosts and helps achieve sales targets, differentiating the position from more general retail assistant management jobs.
Due to heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and cold environment exposure, schedules are often structured to balance workload and employee well-being. Efficient labor budgeting ensures optimal hours that support both operational needs and staff endurance.
Weekly pay offers immediate financial flexibility and helps in budgeting daily expenses, which is appealing in retail roles with variable hours. It fosters a steady cash flow and can improve employee satisfaction compared to traditional biweekly systems.