116 Co-Manager - Grocery/Front End

Location: Hayesville - Store 116: 230 Highway 64 Hayesville NC 28904
Posting End Date: 08/06/2026

Why Ingles

Ingles Markets has a place for everyone! Ingles began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Find your path - growth opportunities abound, and Ingles loves to promote from within!

At Ingles, we work as a team to provide our customers with a warm, hometown shopping experience - and your role is essential to making that happen. While all associates share a variety of responsibilities, our greatest pride comes from greeting customers with a smile and offering helpful service. Join a company that values leadership, safety, and customer satisfaction. Ingles is committed to your growth, offering training, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to advance your career in retail management, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity

The Co-Manager supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations. The Perishables Co-Manager directly supervises key departments including Deli, Starbucks, Produce, Bakery, Meat, and Frozen Foods. And the Front End/Grocery Co-Manager directly supervises the Front End and Grocery departments.

Key Responsibilites

• Deliver exceptional customer service by ensuring customers are greeted, assisted, and thanked.

• Supervise hiring, training, evaluations, and personnel decisions for assigned departments.

• Manage department schedules, budgets, and inventory.

• Submit payroll using the Work Force Management system.

• Report maintenance issues via Verisae.

• Lead training and development initiatives, including department orientation and computer-based learning.

• Ensure cleanliness and safety across all store areas including sales floor, back room, bathrooms, and parking lot.

• Oversee store safety programs, including:

  • Safety meetings
  • Staff training on safety procedures
  • Monthly inspections
  • Daily temperature checks
  • Store sweep logs
  • Occurrence reports and video/still documentation

• Utilize store technology platforms such as Work Force Management, Onboarding, Western Union, and Outlook.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 1+ year of management experience or equivalent education/training.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and work under pressure.
• Basic math and reading skills.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave (FT only)
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave (FT only)
• Company paid life insurance (FT only)
• Scholarship program for High School Seniors
• And more!

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.