If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. PART TIME Chestnut Petroleum Dist., Inc, Poughkeepsie, NY, US
Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.50 Hourly
Location: NY
Department: Retail
Reports To: Store Manager
Company Overview:
Chestnut Group is a trusted convenience retail brand, preferred fuels marketer and exceptional place to work in the tri-state area. The privately held Company owns and operates gas stations and convenience stores under the Chestnut Market brand and is a preferred supplier for premium fuel flags including Shell, Exxon Mobil and British Petroleum among others. The company has a growing portfolio of wholesale customers and assets across the Northeast within its Chestnut Fuels business. Chestnut Group is focused on creating and delivering exceptional people-first convenience with care - every experience, every time. Come join our growing and passionate commercial team!
Position Summary:
TheAssistant Manageris responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the efficient and effective daily operations of the convenience store and fuel location. This role helps oversee store performance, team member support, customer service standards, and operational execution. The Retail Assistant Manager assists with scheduling, training, store operations, and financial controls while ensuring the store maintains high standards of cleanliness, merchandising, and customer satisfaction. When necessary, the Assistant Manager assumes the responsibilities of the Store Manager.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Store Manager in thedaily management and operations of the convenience store and fuel station
- Support and enforcestore policies, procedures, and operational standards
- AssumeStore Manager responsibilitieswhen the manager is unavailable
- Assist withemployee scheduling, training, and shift management
- Provideprompt, courteous customer serviceand professionally resolve customer concerns
- Assist withdaily bookkeeping, cash handling, deposits, invoicing, and gas pricing surveys
- Support inventory control by ensuringmerchandise is stocked, rotated, and maintained
- Help maintain aclean, organized, and visually appealing store and fuel station
- Monitor store performance by helping control expenses, maximize profitability, and minimize losses
- Assist withtime and attendance tracking for payroll processing
- Communicate employee relations issues or operational concerns to store leadership
- Prepare operational or performancereports as requested by management
- Support store team members and maintain apositive, team-oriented environment
- Perform theessential duties and responsibilities of Retail Team Members when needed
Required Qualifications:- Previous experience inretail, convenience store, customer service, or shift leadership rolespreferred
- Experience withcash handling, POS systems, and retail operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work in afast-paced retail environment
- Strong problem-solving and customer service skillsAbility to support and momentum team members
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- In-person retail store environment
- Shifts may includeearly morning, evening, overnight, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand forup to 8 hours per shift
- Ability tolift 35-50 pounds
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching
- Ability to perform thephysical duties required of retail store team members
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (applies to Full-Time positions)401(k) with company match(must meet age qualifications)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Our Values:
Safety- We protect the well-being of our people, partners, and communities.
Quality- We deliver unmatched experiences and service.
Unity- We collaborate to achieve shared goals.
Integrity- We do the right thing, always.
Responsibility- We take ownership of our work and outcomes.
Respect- We treat everyone with dignity.
Empowerment- We give people the tools to succeed.
Love- We bring passion to everything we do.
Our behaviors emphasize operating with excellence, creating welcoming environments, rewarding performance, communicating openly, staying accountable, and approaching challenges with a growth mindset.
