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JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the GM/HBC Manager provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. Works in the variety department of a grocery store handling mostly non-grocery items. The GM/HBC Manager is held accountable for the department’s results in providing superior service, increasing sales, improving gain, and containing cost. Trains, supervises, schedules and assigns duties to GM/HBC Clerks. Follows division guidelines for the implementation of the merchandising program. Changes signs and prices as directed by merchandising. Inventories floor stock daily. Writes variety order. Checks order for completeness upon arrival. Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock of inventory. Views display areas daily to determine stock needed. Opens containers or boxes, removes merchandise, and stocks on store shelves. Shelves are periodically faced and organized. Stock area and variety display areas are kept clean and neat. Rotates product and removes expired product daily.
JOB DUTIES:
Safeway GM/HBC Manager employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:
- Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.
- Train, schedule, and supervise GM/HBC workers to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the department.
- Speak with customers to resolve problems with sales, dissatisfaction with service or product or other problems related with the operation of the GM/HBC area. Maintain cleanliness of department and storage area.
- Replace stock in displays and on shelves as needed. Makes sure all expired items are removed from the shelves daily.
- Perform daily inventory and order necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
- Write and input order into store computer.
- Monitor inter-office mail and company web page daily for updated information.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
- Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to work independently when necessary.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Desired: Prior experience as a clerk.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
GM/HBC Clerks
PERMITS/LICENSES:
Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
%Inside: 100% %Outside: Rare
Temperature Extremes: N/A
Chemicals: Seldom (mild detergents or glass cleaner)
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the GM/HBC Manager provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. Works in the variety department of a grocery store handling mostly non-grocery items. The GM/HBC Manager is held accountable for the department’s results in providing superior service, increasing sales, improving gain, and containing cost. Trains, supervises, schedules and assigns duties to GM/HBC Clerks. Follows division guidelines for the implementation of the merchandising program. Changes signs and prices as directed by merchandising. Inventories floor stock daily. Writes variety order. Checks order for completeness upon arrival. Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock of inventory. Views display areas daily to determine stock needed. Opens containers or boxes, removes merchandise, and stocks on store shelves. Shelves are periodically faced and organized. Stock area and variety display areas are kept clean and neat. Rotates product and removes expired product daily.
JOB DUTIES:
Safeway GM/HBC Manager employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:
- Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.
- Train, schedule, and supervise GM/HBC workers to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the department.
- Speak with customers to resolve problems with sales, dissatisfaction with service or product or other problems related with the operation of the GM/HBC area. Maintain cleanliness of department and storage area.
- Replace stock in displays and on shelves as needed. Makes sure all expired items are removed from the shelves daily.
- Perform daily inventory and order necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
- Write and input order into store computer.
- Monitor inter-office mail and company web page daily for updated information.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
- Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to work independently when necessary.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Desired: Prior experience as a clerk.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
GM/HBC Clerks
PERMITS/LICENSES:
Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
%Inside: 100% %Outside: Rare
Temperature Extremes: N/A
Chemicals: Seldom (mild detergents or glass cleaner)
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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Who's Hiring
- Paradies Lagardère24
- Unifi21
- PrimeFlight Aviation14
- American Airlines9
- Egis6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Transportation & Logistics
- Food & Beverage
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in airport manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business administration, or a related field
- Experience managing airport operations under FAA Part 139 certification requirements
- Strong knowledge of TSA security protocols and airport emergency planning
- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams including ground crews and tenant relations
- Familiarity with airfield maintenance standards and NOTAM coordination procedures
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with airlines, government agencies, and the public
Tips for Your Airport Manager Job Search
Align your resume to FAA compliance
Airport managers are evaluated heavily on regulatory knowledge. Make sure your resume calls out specific FAA Advisory Circulars, Part 139 certification experience, or TSA coordination work you've handled, not just generic operations management.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists airport manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by airport classification
Job requirements differ sharply between commercial service airports, general aviation fields, and cargo hubs. Filter your search by airport type so you're not applying to roles built around infrastructure or staffing scales that don't match your background.
Quantify airside and terminal throughput
Hiring managers want to see scale. Replace vague claims with specifics: daily aircraft movements you oversaw, gate counts you managed, or the size of the ground crew you directed. Numbers specific to aviation operations stand out from generic management language.
Prepare for scenario-based safety questions
Airport manager interviews almost always include situational questions about emergency response, incursion incidents, or service disruptions. Walk through your answers using a clear action structure: what the situation was, what authority you held, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate using airport size and complexity
When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the operational complexity of the airport you're targeting, including runways, annual enplanements, and tenant mix. That framing positions your ask in terms the hiring committee already uses internally.
Airport Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most airport managers?
The companies hiring the most airport managers right now include Paradies Lagardère, Unifi, and PrimeFlight Aviation, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at mid-size commercial service airports expanding capacity or replacing retiring leadership.
How many airport manager jobs are remote?
About 29% of airport manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the largely on-site nature of airfield and terminal oversight. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include airport planning, grant administration, and regulatory compliance roles that don't require daily physical presence on the airfield.
How do you become an airport manager?
Start by building a foundation in aviation operations, either through a degree in aviation management or hands-on roles like operations coordinator, ramp supervisor, or airfield operations specialist. Gain direct exposure to FAA Part 139 compliance, emergency planning, and tenant coordination. Moving into an assistant airport manager position is the most common path to the top role, giving you supervisory experience before taking on full accountability.
Can you get hired as an airport manager with little experience?
Breaking in with limited direct airport management experience is possible if you can demonstrate transferable operations leadership. Candidates with backgrounds in military aviation, logistics management, or municipal facilities oversight have made successful transitions. Focus applications on smaller general aviation airports or assistant manager roles where employers are more willing to develop candidates who show strong regulatory awareness and team leadership.
What does the airport manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a screening call from HR or a search firm, followed by a panel interview with airport authority leadership, city or county officials, and sometimes airline representatives. Expect scenario questions on emergency response, budget management, and tenant conflicts. Finalists often present a management philosophy or short-term operational plan before a final interview with the governing board or executive director.
Where can I find and apply to airport manager jobs?
You can find and apply to airport manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target airport type, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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