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Safeway hires for Customer Service roles across its grocery retail locations, covering positions from store-level associates to customer experience leads. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with retail and service backgrounds.
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As an Assistant Grocery Manager, you’re a key leader in keeping the store running smoothly and efficiently. You support the Assistant Store Director in overseeing daily operations across multiple departments—including Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, and Liquor/Beer—while helping to lead, train, and inspire your team. Whether you're managing inventory, ensuring shelves are fully stocked and attractively merchandised, or stepping in to lead the store in the absence of senior leadership, your role is essential to creating a seamless shopping experience for our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills, make meaningful connections with your team and community, and help deliver the kind of service that earns customers for life. If you’re passionate about food, people, and progress, we’d love to have you on our team.
What you bring to the table:
- You are 21 years of age or older.
- You have prior experience leading others.
- You have or are willing to obtain certifications as required.
- You have a willingness to learn, adapt, and seek new skills & experiences.
- A history of ensuring your customers have a seamless shopping experience.
- You use your time and resources efficiently and effectively.
- You act with integrity, pride, and passion day in and day out.
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- Bonus Eligible, where applicable
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
- We put people first.
- We are customer driven.
- We value different perspectives.
- We raise the bar.
- We act as owners.
- We are one team.
- We build belonging.
- We are committed to a healthy future.
Hourly Pay & Benefit Details
The hourly rate [salary] for this position is $29.83 per hour; Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include healthcare, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the 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
We endeavor to make this site accessible to 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).
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
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
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
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).
A Day in the life:
As an Assistant Grocery Manager, you’re a key leader in keeping the store running smoothly and efficiently. You support the Assistant Store Director in overseeing daily operations across multiple departments—including Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, and Liquor/Beer—while helping to lead, train, and inspire your team. Whether you're managing inventory, ensuring shelves are fully stocked and attractively merchandised, or stepping in to lead the store in the absence of senior leadership, your role is essential to creating a seamless shopping experience for our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills, make meaningful connections with your team and community, and help deliver the kind of service that earns customers for life. If you’re passionate about food, people, and progress, we’d love to have you on our team.
What you bring to the table:
- You are 21 years of age or older.
- You have prior experience leading others.
- You have or are willing to obtain certifications as required.
- You have a willingness to learn, adapt, and seek new skills & experiences.
- A history of ensuring your customers have a seamless shopping experience.
- You use your time and resources efficiently and effectively.
- You act with integrity, pride, and passion day in and day out.
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- Bonus Eligible, where applicable
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
- We put people first.
- We are customer driven.
- We value different perspectives.
- We raise the bar.
- We act as owners.
- We are one team.
- We build belonging.
- We are committed to a healthy future.
Hourly Pay & Benefit Details
The hourly rate [salary] for this position is $29.83 per hour; Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include healthcare, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the 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
We endeavor to make this site accessible to 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).
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
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
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Customer Service Jobs at Safeway Jobs
Align your resume to retail service competencies
Safeway's Customer Service roles prioritize inventory familiarity, point-of-sale experience, and team coordination. Frame your resume around these functions specifically, not generic hospitality or administrative skills, so it clears automated screening for retail-coded job families.
Target store locations in high-density hiring markets
Safeway concentrates Customer Service hiring in California, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest. Applying to stores in these regions increases your odds of reaching a hiring team with experience processing visa sponsorship paperwork for this role category.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified Safeway sponsorship listings
Safeway posts Customer Service roles across multiple job boards, but not all listings flag visa sponsorship availability. Migrate Mate filters specifically for Safeway positions with confirmed sponsorship history so you're not wasting applications on roles that won't support your visa.
Ask HR about TN eligibility during the offer stage
Canadian and Mexican nationals in Customer Service management or analyst-adjacent roles at Safeway may qualify for TN status under NAFTA-successor categories. Raise this directly with Safeway's HR team at the offer stage, since TN doesn't require USCIS filing and can accelerate your start date significantly.
Understand Safeway's PERM timeline before accepting
If you're targeting a Green Card path through an EB-2 or EB-3, PERM labor certification through DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the immigrant petition. Get clarity on whether Safeway initiates PERM for Customer Service roles before signing an offer.
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Find Customer Service at Safeway JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Safeway sponsor H-1B visas for Customer Service roles?
Yes, Safeway has sponsored H-1B visas for Customer Service positions, though sponsorship is more consistently available for roles with supervisory, analytical, or specialty occupation characteristics rather than entry-level associate positions. If your Customer Service role involves management, workforce planning, or systems-driven functions, you're more likely to qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Confirm the specific role's eligibility with Safeway's HR or immigration team during the offer process.
How do I apply for Customer Service jobs at Safeway?
You can apply directly through Safeway's careers portal or through job boards that aggregate its listings. When applying, look for roles that explicitly mention visa sponsorship or that fall under corporate or management-track Customer Service functions rather than hourly store positions. Migrate Mate lists Safeway Customer Service roles filtered by sponsorship availability, which saves you from applying to positions unlikely to support your visa status.
Which visa types does Safeway commonly sponsor for Customer Service positions?
Safeway sponsors multiple visa categories for Customer Service roles, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and immigrant pathways like EB-2 and EB-3. F-1 OPT and CPT are most common for recent graduates entering store operations or customer experience functions. H-1B and Green Card pathways tend to apply to more senior or specialized Customer Service roles within Safeway's corporate or regional structure.
What qualifications does Safeway expect for Customer Service roles with visa sponsorship?
Safeway typically looks for candidates with direct retail or grocery service experience, familiarity with point-of-sale systems, and strong team coordination skills. For roles that carry visa sponsorship, especially H-1B, the position usually needs to meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which means a degree requirement tied to the specific job function. Customer Service manager or analyst roles are more likely to meet this bar than general associate positions.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take at Safeway for Customer Service roles?
Timeline depends on the visa type. F-1 OPT can be activated quickly if your authorization is already in place. H-1B requires USCIS filing and, if going through the annual lottery, an April start window with an October 1 effective date. TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals can be obtained at the border, making it one of the faster paths. For Green Card sponsorship through PERM, expect the DOL certification process alone to take over a year before USCIS review begins.
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