Rusty Lantern Markets, doing business as Cummings Market in Kennebunk, Maine is looking for a full time Assistant Store Manager to join our Team.
Company Description
Rusty Lantern Markets is a growing New England–based specialty market brand known for bright, welcoming stores and exceptional customer experiences. We offer self-serve beverages, hand-crafted coffees, and fresh, made‑in‑house food items that keep our communities coming back daily.
As we continue to grow rapidly, we’re looking for people‑focused leaders who are excited to help teams thrive and deliver outstanding fresh food experiences.
Role Description
The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is a key member of the store leadership team, with primary responsibility for our fresh and prepared food departments (meat, deli, and prepared foods).
In this role, you’ll partner closely with store leadership to:
- Annual Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 (BOE) plus bonus
- Lead and develop associates
- Ensure food quality, safety, and presentation
- Support daily operations and performance goals
- Create a welcoming environment for customers and teammates alike
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the floor, developing others, and making a visible impact in a fast‑paced, food‑focused environment.
What You'll Do as the Assistant Store Manager
- Lead, coach, and support associates across Fresh departments to deliver consistent quality and service
- Build an inclusive, respectful environment where team members feel valued and customers feel welcome
- Hire, train, and develop teammates using established tools and best practices
- Champion food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee product receiving, preparation, merchandising, and presentation
- Maintain accurate records for production, inventory, shrink, and sales
- Use company systems for scheduling, ordering, reporting, and performance tracking
- Support financial goals including sales growth, labor efficiency, shrink control, and gross margin
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across departments
What We're Looking For
- Experience leading or supervising teams in food service, retail, grocery, or hospitality
- Strong understanding of mid-sized grocery store operations and merchandising techniques.
- Comfort working in a fresh food or kitchen-driven environment
- Must have the flexibility to work a second shift schedule, i.e. 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm and weekends.
- Specialization in food service, made to order food items
- Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
- Ability to learn systems, processes, and operational standards
- Flexibility to work a second-shift schedule (2:00–10:00 pm) and weekends
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
Nice to Have (But Not Required)
- Department manager or equivalent leadership experience
- Experience across fresh departments (deli, prepared foods, produce, specialty foods, retail)
- Experience in a fast-paced kitchen or made-to-order food environment
If you don’t meet every qualification but are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.
Pay & Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Your birthday off 🎉
- Holiday pay plus floating holiday
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with generous employer contributions (including family coverage)
- Annual raises and monthly bonus potential
- Team member store discount
- Employee referral bonuses
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll step into a hands-on leadership role where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your work directly shapes the customer experience. We invest in our leaders, promote from within, and believe great stores start with great teams.
If you’re passionate about food, people, and operational excellence—we’d love to meet you.
