Assistant Store Manager (Manager in Training)

Store Manager in Training | Kava Bar & Vape Shop Build a Career. Lead a Team. Grow With Us.

We're not just hiring another manager—we're looking for our next leader.

Our rapidly growing Kava Bar & Vape Shop is searching for an energetic, driven, customer-obsessed Store Manager in Training who's ready to level up their career. If you're someone who takes ownership, loves working with people, and wants real opportunities to move up, this is your chance.

You'll train directly with experienced leaders, master every aspect of the business, and fast-track your path toward running your own store.

What You'll Do

• Lead from the front by delivering an outstanding customer experience.

• Learn every aspect of running a successful retail store.

• Coach, motivate, and inspire your team.

• Recruit, train, and develop future top performers.

• Open and close the store independently.

• Accurately handle cash, deposits, and daily reporting.

• Manage inventory, merchandising, and product displays.

• Keep the store clean, organized, and operating at a high standard.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and age-verification laws.

• Drive sales, hit performance goals, and help grow the business.

• Step up, solve problems, and make every shift better than the last.

What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience in retail, hospitality, restaurants, or customer service is a plus.

• Previous cash handling experience is required.

• Naturally positive, outgoing, and confident.

• Reliable—you show up, work hard, and take pride in what you do.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Comfortable making decisions and leading a team.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Able to stand for an entire shift.

• Able to lift up to 60 pounds.

• Comfortable using a ladder.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay

• Excellent tip-earning potential

• Paid management training

• Employee discounts

• Clear path to Store Manager

• Promote-from-within culture

• Fun, energetic team

• Modern, premium retail environment

• Real opportunities to grow as we continue expanding

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

We're looking for motivated people who want more than just a job. If you're ready to grow your leadership skills, make an impact, and be part of an exciting, fast-growing company, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person