Assistant Chef Manager

Farm Boy Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program

10% discount on in-store purchases

On-the-job training and internal/prom.

Community programs support

Job summary

Farm Boy in Ottawa is seeking a Department Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional food and service, partnering with the Department Manager to drive daily excellence and build a high-performing team.

You will coach, train, and recognize staff, lead regular huddles, manage operations like merchandising, inventory, scheduling, and payroll tasks, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program with emphasis in Culinary Management.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a similar role.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort learning and using computer software programs.
• Rigourous and adaptable when performing in cooler, freezer, or outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Fluency in English; French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, confident, and engaging customer service that reflects Farm Boy’s commitment to the best fresh shopping experience.
• Work closely with the Department Manager to execute departmental strategies and achieve goals.
• Support team development through training, coaching, motivation, and recognition.
• Lead regular huddles to share goals, celebrate successes, strengthen product knowledge, and encourage feedback.
• Prepare and cook fresh offerings for hot and cold bar and grill stations.
• Support daily department operations including merchandising, staffing, and cleanliness standards.
• Provide office and administrative support including inventory management, ordering, invoicing, scheduling, and payroll functions.
• Promote adherence to policies and government regulations, with focus on Health & Safety and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Coaching

Staff scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary Management program

Job description

If you’re looking for more, you’ve come to the right place.

From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that’s what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.

Job Description

Be part of what makes us different.

You’ll partner with the Department Manager to help lead the delivery of exceptional food and service experiences that reflect Farm Boy’s commitment to the best fresh shopping experience. Through hands‑on leadership, coaching, and operational support, you’ll help drive daily excellence while building an engaged, trusting, and high‑performing team. Here are some of the other ways you’ll help us stand out:

• Deliver warm, confident, and engaging customer service that reflects Farm Boy’s commitment to the best fresh shopping experience.
• Work closely with the Department Manager to execute departmental strategies and achieve stated goals and performance objectives.
• Support team development through training, coaching, motivation, and recognition while maintaining a high level of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture by leading regular huddles to share goals, celebrate successes, strengthen product knowledge, and encourage two‑way feedback.
• Bring our food experience to life by preparing and cooking fresh offerings for our hot and cold bar and grill stations.
• Support daily department operations to ensure excellent customer service, effective merchandising and rotation, adequate staffing coverage, and consistently high cleanliness standards.
• Provide office and administrative support including inventory management, ordering, invoicing, scheduling, and payroll functions.
• Promote clear communication and adherence to company policies and government regulations to support compliance across the team.
• Follow all corporate policies and procedures with a strong focus on Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP compliance, and proper equipment use.
• Support store operations by assuming other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table. We provide the opportunity, and you bring the potential.

• A genuine passion for delivering engaging and exceptional customer service.
• Completion of a post‑secondary program with an emphasis in Culinary Management, plus a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a similar role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment by effectively managing priorities while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, supported by strong mathematical aptitude.
• Comfort learning and using manual and automated systems, with prior experience working with a variety of computer software programs.
• Thrive in a hands‑on setting that involves extended periods of standing, heavy lifting, and work that may be performed in cooler, freezer, and outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work a dynamic schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluency in English; French language skills considered an asset.

What We Bring To The Table.

At Farm Boy, we believe in supporting our Team Members throughout their careers. Whether, it’s at our Home Office or our stores, we’re proud to stand out in the market as a workplace that offers:

• Comprehensive benefit program and coverage that varies by position.
• Coverage may include healthcare, dental care, disability coverage, life insurance and registered retirement savings program.
• A 10% discount on in‑store purchases.
• On‑the‑job training and the prioritization of internal promotions to help you grow and embrace new opportunities.
• The opportunity to support local neighbourhoods through our community programs.

Additional Information

Grow a Career with us...

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you’re craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non‑traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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