Assistant Department Manager, Centre of Store

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

Benefits offered by this job

Friday pay

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Surrey, BC is hiring an Assistant Department Manager, Grocery to lead a team and ensure customer-first service. You will coach staff, manage daily operations, and help develop future leaders in a dynamic retail environment.

The role requires open availability for 40 hours per week, Food Safe certification is preferred, and you’ll benefit from weekly pay, team discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset.
• Food Safe Certification is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude; go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading a team, acting as a coach and mentor.
• Foster a positive environment focused on Always Customer First service.
• Engage and retain team members through training and development.
• Communicate important messages with the team.
• Develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business; manage stock counts.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

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, Grocery at our Clayton Save-On-Foods location in Surrey, 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 - $22.60The 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. Apply today and join our growing team!