Assistant Department Manager, Centre of Store

Save-On-Foods; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Opportunities to grow

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Coquitlam, BC, is hiring an Assistant Department Manager for the Centre of Store. The role requires open availability and the ability to work 40 hours per week, with responsibilities focused on coaching a team and delivering superior customer service.

You will lead training, supervise performance, and implement strategies to drive sales while maintaining stock accuracy and a customer-first environment.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience is an asset.
• Food Safe Certification is preferred.
• Customer-focused, positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members as Assistant Department Manager.
• Foster a positive environment focused on Always Customer First service.
• Engage and develop staff through training, performance management and recognition.
• Communicate important messages with the team and align on goals.
• Use knowledge of the community and market to help grow the business.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Customer service experience

Retail environment familiarity

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, Centre of Store at our Austin Save-On-Foods location in Coquitlam, 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.