Assistant Department Manager, Bakery

Save-On-Foods; Powell River; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods is hiring an Assistant Department Manager, Bakery for the Powell River, BC location. The role requires open availability and 40 hours per week, with responsibilities including coaching a team, maintaining a positive customer-first environment, and leading training and development efforts.

Candidates should have prior retail or customer service experience, Food Safe Certification, and a passion for great food and outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a retail or food service setting.
• Strong customer-service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to train, coach and motivate team members.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading bakery department and coach team members.
• Foster a customer-first environment and engage staff.
• Train, develop and recognize team performance and future leaders.
• Communicate important messages to the team in a timely manner.
• Develop entrepreneurial strategies using community and market knowledge to grow the business.
• Monitor stock levels and count correct inventory quantities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Communication

Education

Food Safe Certification

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
The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.