Job Summary: Assistant General Manager (Cannabis Retail)
We're hiring a
full-time Assistant General Manager
who brings all the strengths of a great budtender--hospitality, product confidence, speed, compliance, and sales mindset--but is primarily focused on
backend operations
that keep the store running smoothly.
Working hours expectation: 40-50+ hours per week
(including some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed).
This role is for someone who leads through the
Kingston Way
and our
"Welcome Home"
culture--
Goals, Focus, Cheerful Greeting, Store Care, and "Shpeal"
--while owning execution in
Blaze POS, inventory, intake, ordering, promotions, and labor support
. You'll work closely with the General Manager and leadership team, with
clear growth opportunities
into expanded responsibility over time.
Must have a valid OLCC Marijuana Handler's Permit prior to starting.
Please do not call the store regarding this job posting.
Resumes can be dropped off in person, but we cannot guarantee a hiring manager will be available upon delivery.
What You'll Do (Primary Focus: Backend Ops)
Kingston Way / Floor Leadership
Set and drive daily
goals
(sales, focus items, promos), maintain
focus
during peak hours, enforce strong
greeting
, spotless
store care
, and consistent
customer service
across the team.
Blaze POS
Ring up orders efficiently; troubleshoot issues in real time
Execute
Blaze auto + manual discounting
correctly
Resolve
insufficient quantity
situations, run
inventory checks
, complete
room moves
, and perform
batch checks/moves
Inventory
Own inventory accuracy through structured counts (
category-based frequency
)
Check for updates/issues, review
METRC
(as applicable), and audit
inventory history
+
inventory action logs
Clearing Blue Tags
Intake / Receiving
Prep incoming orders by
creating products
, enforcing
naming conventions
+
unique IDs
Apply pricing standards, manage
non-METRC intake
, and correctly intake
finished goods & flower
Double-check and modify intake for accuracy before products hit the floor
Canva / Visual Execution
Create
labels
, build
website/Leafly banners
, and update
TV artwork
aligned with current promos and priorities
Ordering & Vendors
Work with vendors and order based on
sell-thru
,
Happy Cabbage
insights (as applicable), availability/ease of replenishment,
how much sold
(+/- trends),
THC/strain
demand, and impact on
financials
Promotions
Set up promotions correctly (cart/product/tag), understand
sales price vs. tag
logic
Align
ecommerce/Leafly promotions
and choose what to promote based on
availability
,
bulk/check average
, and
aging inventory
People Leadership
Coach budtenders with clear leadership principles:
clear & concise language
,
win-win mindset
, smart
delegation vs. directing
, and
tracking success
Maintain positivity, uphold culture, and support
write-ups
when necessary
Scheduling / Labor Support
Schedule the right
# of people per sales/tasks
, monitor labor expenses/targets, use
Gusto
, manage coverage changes, and ensure employee availability is current
What We're Looking For
Retail leadership experience (cannabis/retail/hospitality preferred) with strong accuracy under pressure
Strong tech comfort;
Blaze
experience is a big plus (
METRC/Canva/Google Suite
helpful)
Detail-obsessed, accountable, calm under pressure, and strong at problem-solving
Clear communicator who can coach, delegate, and follow through
Passion for delivering a true
"Welcome Home"
guest experience while keeping operations tight
Growth Opportunity
This is a
growth-track role
. High performers earn expanded responsibility (inventory lead, purchasing, operations lead) with a
potential future GM pathway
through measurable results in accuracy, execution, financial awareness, and team development.
Join us if you want to build elite store operations in a culture that treats every customer like
Royalty
.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Work Location: In person
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