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Brown's Super Stores Inc.

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Grocery Store Director

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Maintain proper inventory levels and controls through proper ordering practices, controlling store shrink and availability of products for sale to customers. Duties and Responsibilities (contd)

Woodlands Market

Grocery Supervisor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22.25 - $27.25/hr

Woodlands Market, Marin and San Francisco's premier gourmet grocery store, has openings for a ... Monitor department budget including sales and labor targets, controlling expenses, and maximizing ...

Woodlands Market

Grocery Supervisor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22.50 - $27.50/hr

Woodlands Market, Marin and San Francisco's premier gourmet grocery store, has openings for a ... Monitor department budget including sales and labor targets, controlling expenses, and maximizing ...

Woodlands Market

Grocery Supervisor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Description Woodlands Market, Marin and San Francisco's premier gourmet grocery store, has openings ... Monitor department budget including sales and labor targets, controlling expenses, and maximizing ...

Albertsons

Grocery Manager - Assistant

Lubbock, TX

$34K - $36K/yr

Assists with controlling, safeguarding and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and ... The Grocery Manager - Assistant is required to work an average of 40 hours per week. This will ...

Albertsons

Assistant Grocery Manager

Midland, TX

$39K - $41K/yr

Assists with controlling, safeguarding and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and ... The Assistant Grocery Manager is required to work an average of 40 hours per week. This will ...

Bozzuto's, Inc.

IGA Grocery Manager - Rangeley

Rangeley, ME · On-site

$19.25 - $23.50/hr

You will be driving labor efficiency, sales, and gross profit margins in alignment with the store ... Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature-controlled ...

Albertsons

Assistant Grocery Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$36K - $38K/yr

Assists with controlling, safeguarding and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and ... The Assistant Grocery Manager is required to work an average of 40 hours per week. This will ...

Albertsons

Grocery Manager - Assistant

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$36K - $38K/yr

Assists with controlling, safeguarding and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and ... The Grocery Manager - Assistant is required to work an average of 40 hours per week. This will ...

Albertsons

Grocery Manager - Assistant

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$36K - $38K/yr

Assists with controlling, safeguarding and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and ... The Grocery Manager - Assistant is required to work an average of 40 hours per week. This will ...

Albertsons

Assistant Grocery Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$33K - $34K/yr

Assists with controlling, safeguarding and monitoring all store assets, ensuring policies and ... The Assistant Grocery Manager is required to work an average of 40 hours per week. This will ...

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How much do grocery store controller jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for grocery store controller in the United States is $25.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a grocery store controller do?

A Grocery Store Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a grocery store or chain. Their duties include managing budgets, preparing financial statements, analyzing sales and expenses, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. They often work closely with store managers and executive teams to support strategic decision-making and improve profitability. Additionally, they may supervise accounting staff and handle audits or inventory management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a grocery store controller, and why are they important?

A Grocery Store Controller requires strong financial acumen, accounting expertise, and a relevant degree such as accounting or finance, often with CPA or similar certification. Familiarity with accounting software, ERP systems, and retail inventory management tools is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help in managing budgets and collaborating with store leadership. These competencies ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, and support the overall profitability of the grocery store.

What are some common challenges grocery store controllers face in managing store finances and how can they effectively address them?

Grocery Store Controllers often encounter challenges such as managing tight profit margins, preventing inventory shrinkage, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple departments. To address these issues, Controllers implement robust internal controls, leverage financial software for real-time tracking, and collaborate closely with department managers to monitor expenses and inventory levels. Regular audits and ongoing staff training are also key strategies to maintain compliance and financial health in a dynamic retail environment.

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Grocery Store Director

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Brown's Super Stores Inc.
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$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain store conditions to improve profitability and ensure compliance with company standards.

  • Develop and execute merchandising plans, manage inventory levels, and control store shrink to maximize sales and gross profits.

  • Recruit, train, and develop employees, and foster effective employee relations and team morale.

Job description

Job Function:

The Store Director is accountable to the Director of Operations and is responsible for directing and managing his/her associates to protect company assets, maintain store conditions, maximize the store’s presentation, maximize sales and gross profits, foster strong customer relations, maintain effective employee relations, ensure high safety and sanitation standards, maintain customer focused merchandising, maintain payroll and ensure accurate record keeping.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Maintain store conditions per company standards to improve profitability.
  • Maximize store sales through ongoing improvement in long-term sales trends, average order size, and average item value.
  • Develop and maintain a team concept to improve associate morale, communication, union relations, and overall working conditions.
  • Maximize store profits and gross profit margins by focusing on the store’s contribution line vs. plan and actual vs. projected margins.
  • Maintain customer service levels according to company standards and Wakefern’s CSM measurement.
  • Comply with company and governmental sanitation standards through cooperation with governmental inspectors, Wakefern’s Quality Assurance Inspectors, and compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Establish and maintain a working relationship with all support staff, supervisors, and directors.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels and controls through proper ordering practices, controlling store shrink and availability of products for sale to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities (contd):

  • Manage the necessary recruitment, development, and training of all employees and identify potential promotable associates.
  • Manage others and adhere to company human resources and personnel policies and procedures as well as state and federal labor laws.
  • Implement operational standards.
  • Develop and execute merchandising plan weekly to mirror company advertising themes and programs.
  • Ensure the proper maintenance and safe usage of equipment and control maintenance expenses.
  • Maintain an effective buy-in program through ongoing usage of the buy-in sheets and shrink reduction.
  • Maintain an ongoing awareness of competitive activity in the immediate marketing areas.
  • Demonstrate and support a style of high-level integrity and “LIVE THE VISION”.
  • Establish an appropriate level of community involvement.
  • Ensure proper usage compliance and handling of all supplies.
  • Review all associates annually who have been with us for a year or longer.

Company Description

Brown's Super Stores owned and operated by the Brown's family bring Joy to the People We Serve at our ShopRite and Fresh Grocers location. We offer the highest quality, most innovative specialty foods and fresh products in the market, served with exceptional customer care. Our motto, "Bringing Joy to the Lives of the People We Serve" allows us to share our joy with our Associates, Customers and Community!