Assistant Department Manager, Bakery

Socket.dev; Powell River; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Team discounts

Benefits & pension

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Powell River, BC, is hiring an Assistant Department Manager, Bakery. The role requires open availability and 40 hours per week, leading a bakery team and ensuring customer-first service.

You will coach and develop team members, manage stock levels, communicate effectively, and implement community-driven sales strategies to grow the bakery business. Prior retail or customer service experience and Food Safe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience.
• Food Safe Certification.
• A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members.
• Fostering a positive environment that is focused on Always Customer First service.
• Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders.
• Communicating important messages with the team.
• Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment, and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.
• Taking count of the correct amount of stock.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Food Safe

Strong work ethic

Go the extra mile

Job description

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Bakery at our Save-On-Foods location in Powell River, BC.

The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members.

• Fostering a positive environment that is focused on Always Customer First service.

• Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders.

• Communicating important messages with the team.

• Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment, and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.

• Taking count of the correct amount of stock.

You have:

• Previous retail or customer service experience (considered an asset).

• Food Safe Certification.

• A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.

• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.

• Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile.

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Get paid every Friday!

• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.

• Benefits & pension eligibility.

• Wellness and team member assistance program.

• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.

• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$19.25 - $22.60

Join our Team!