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The Community Grocer (TCG) is a first-of-its-kind retail grocery and community hub in Southwest Philadelphia, designed to bring healthy food access, workforce training, and economic opportunity to the neighborhood.
Please check out our current postings, and apply to join our dynamic team.
Our Current Job Postings:
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Application: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680455-Assistant-General-Manager
Position Summary
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) supports daily business operations across both retail and kitchen environments. This role bridges front-of-house, back-of-house, and administrative coordination to ensure consistent execution, strong team accountability, and smooth day-to-day operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a small-format space where organization, clarity, and follow-through are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations
Support overall daily store operations (retail + kitchen coordination)
Assist with opening and closing procedures across departments
Ensure policies, workflows, and service standards are consistently followed
Monitor cleanliness, safety, and presentation of the entire space
Support inventory coordination between retail and kitchen teams
Team Leadership & Accountability
Supervise hourly staff during shifts
Reinforce operational expectations and performance standards
Support scheduling coordination and shift coverage as needed
Assist in onboarding and training of new team members
Address minor operational issues in real time and escalate when appropriate
Administrative & Systems Support
Support documentation, compliance tracking, and operational checklists
Ensure temperature logs, sanitation logs, and required reporting are completed
Partner with the CDC and leadership team to maintain alignment between culinary and retail operations
Help prepare for inspections, audits, or internal reviews
Qualifications
Required
3+ years of supervisory experience in retail, food service, grocery, or fast-casual environments
Experience managing shifts and enforcing operational standards
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a small, fast-paced, high-efficiency space
Comfort with hands-on leadership (not office-based management)
Preferred
Experience in mission-driven or community-centered organizations
Experience working in environments with workforce training or entry-level staff
ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time, hourly position
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Opportunity to help launch and stabilize a community-focused retail + food concept
Who You Are
You are steady, organized, and solutions-oriented. You understand that small spaces require strong structure. You are comfortable holding standards, supporting leadership decisions, and ensuring consistent execution across teams. You bring maturity, accountability, and operational clarity to every shift.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks:
Paid Time Off
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Coordination
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Adaptability
Customer Service Orientation
Conflict Resolution
Training and Development
Operational Efficiency
Safety Awareness
Compliance Knowledge
Community Engagement
Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Retail Operations
Apply now: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680455-Assistant-General-Manager
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Application: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680397-Assistant-Kitchen-Manager
Job Summary
The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports the CDC in executing daily kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, supervising staff, and ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures. This role is hands-on and operationally focused, ideal for someone with strong quick-service or fast-casual food experience who understands systems, standards, and team accountability.This is not a chef-driven role; it is an food & beverage operations-forward leadership role.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Leadership
Communication Skills
Time Management Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Flexibility
Effective Communication
Customer Service
Collaboration
Application: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680397-Assistant-Kitchen-Manager
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Interested in joining our apprenticeship program, but want to get a taste of what it's like to work with us before our opening this spring? Join us in our commissary as we prepare free meals for neighbors as a stage.
Details:
Compensation: $75 for the day
What you'll do: Work alongside our team preparing meals for the community
This is a great opportunity to experience our mission firsthand and see if our apprenticeship program is the right fit for you.
To apply: Email joy@thecommunitygrocer.org for more information
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Ready to join our team? Email info@thecommunitygrocer.org to see if you're a fit for our collective journey to make eating well easier for everyone.
Events
November 5, 2025
Community of Compassion CDC
6150 Cedar Ave
Pull up and spend some time with us at our Informational & Hiring Expo . A space to connect, learn, and grow. We’re looking for passionate folks (18+) who care about food, community, and justice. Whether you have prior experience, wanting to shift industries, or just starting out, this is your chance to be part of something bigger.
We’ll have application stations on-site, interview scheduling, and we are ready to answer your questions about working with TCG . From our kitchen and market teams to our community programs. Feel free to bring your resume or come as you are , we’ll help you get started.
Enjoy refreshments, meet the team, and learn how you can earn while serving your community and build a career that feeds change.
Our building’s still under construction, but we’re laying the foundation now — and that starts with you.
Come through. Learn something. Eat something. Join the movement.
