Center Store Manager

Job overview

The Center Store Manager role is onsite in Saint Paul, MN; compensation is not specified. The manager oversees grocery and wellness departments at Rivers Co-op Markets, a local cooperative focused on healthy, sustainable foods for its community. The manager leads department operations, staff, customer service, purchasing, merchandising, and financial performance. The role supports a welcoming shopping environment and effective, safe operations across center-store departments.

What you'll do

• Oversee grocery and wellness departments
• lead customer service, team development, food and staff safety, purchasing, merchandising, and operations
• hire, train, coach, and provide feedback
• manage budgets, inventory, costs, and product margins
• collaborate with administrative functions
• maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

center store manager

saint paul mn

rivers co-op markets

grocery retail

wellness products

department leadership

customer service

purchasing

merchandising

inventory management

weekend and holiday availability

food safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 20% employee discount
• paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching
• low-cost health insurance options and access to primary care and mental health counseling for enrolled members
• employee assistance program
• on-demand pay
• referral bonuses.

Why this role

Schedule may include day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours; flexibility is required. The role may require travel between locations and may be designated for emergency contact.

About the employer

Rivers Co-op Markets is hiring for this role. Industry: Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers). Sector: 44.