Front End Manager at Aureate Development

Position Summary

The Front End Lead oversees the store's front-of-house operations, including cashiering, customer service, checkout efficiency, cash handling, and janitorial tasks. This role ensures a positive shopping experience by maintaining excellent customer service standards, optimizing staffing and scheduling, ensuring that common areas are clean and sanitary, and overseeing accurate cash handling processes. As a Manager on Duty (MOD), this position plays a uniquely important role in the overall success of the store.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support front end team members, including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Monitor - and address - team productivity to streamline the customer experience through fast, friendly, and accurate checkouts.
• Train, coach, and evaluate staff to maintain high performance and customer service standards.
• Handle customer concerns, complaints, and service recovery professionally and efficiently.
• Manage the cash handling operations of the store, including making bank deposits and setting up tills.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and merchandising standards in checkout and entrance areas.
• Resolve operational issues quickly to maintain service levels.
• Analyze daily and weekly reports to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with store leadership to support overall store operations and customer satisfaction goals.
• Serve as Manager‑on‑Duty (MOD) as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, including cash handling/management.
• Basic computer, POS, and cash management knowledge
• Strong understanding of store operations, merchandising, inventory management, and labor planning
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach performance, and build a positive culture
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of food safety regulations preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; bend, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in varying temperature environments (coolers, freezers, kitchens)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage available through employee and employer contributions
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with company participation (if applicable)
• Additional voluntary benefits available

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $55,000 - $60,000