(FT) Person in Charge (PIC) - Newport Market

Newport Avenue Market - Bend, Oregon, a locally loved and 100% employee-owned grocery store, is seeking a full-time Person in Charge (PIC) to join our hard-working and high-performing team.

If you're an enthusiastic leader with a passion for grocery retail and top-tier customer service, we want to hear from you!

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Why Join Our Team?

At Newport Avenue Market, we believe in rewarding hard work, supporting career growth, and offering outstanding benefits:

Full-Time Employees Receive:

Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Full-time & Part-time (20+ hours per week) Employees Receive:

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Additional $1.00 per hour premium pay on Sundays

Additional $0.25 per hour pay differential for hours worked before 7 AM or after 7 PM

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned

20% employee discount

Supplemental insurance options

And more!

Position Summary

The Person in Charge (PIC) position plays a key leadership role in store operations, stepping in to help lead various areas in the overall store in the absence of the Store, Grocery, and/or Front-end Manager. This role ensures that daily tasks are completed efficiently, operational and food safety standards are maintained, and exceptional customer service is delivered. The PIC leads by example, fostering a positive team culture, mentoring staff, and upholding company policies. With strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach, the PIC ensures a clean, safe, and customer-friendly environment while driving store performance and team productivity.

Weekend availability is required.

This is a Full-time, acting supervisory role that assumes responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store or Grocery Manager.

Pay Scale

We believe in paying employees fairly for doing work of comparable character in line with the Oregon Equal Pay Act, and we’ve implemented an internal pay-scale system based on hours worked.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 3 years of grocery retail experience

Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role

A current Food Handler’s Permit

Understands grocery store operations, food safety standards, and merchandising best practices

Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members

Is customer-focused, enthusiastic, and committed to providing exceptional service

Excels in time management and can juggle multiple priorities under pressure

Shows initiative, problem-solving ability, and a proactive mindset

Is comfortable handling cash and maintaining accurate records

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe store environment

Communicates effectively—both verbally and in writing—with staff, vendors, and customers

Is adaptable and flexible to changing goals, schedules, and business needs

Embraces a hands-on approach and leads by example every shift

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment

This position operates in a dynamic retail grocery environment and may involve standing for extended periods, interacting with a wide range of customers, and occasionally working near store entrances in varying weather conditions.