Assistant Department Manager, Deli

Pattison Food Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team discounts

Benefits eligibility

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Burnaby, BC is hiring an Assistant Department Manager, Deli. You will lead and coach a deli team, drive customer-first service, and manage training, performance, and daily operations.

The role requires a passion for great food, a strong work ethic, and Food Safe certification. You’ll be supported by a community-focused retailer that values growth, teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience is valued.
• Food Safe Certification is required.
• Passion for great food and customer service.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
• Integrity and willingness to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a deli team.
• Foster Always Customer First service.
• Develop and retain team through training and performance feedback.
• Communicate important messages with the team.
• Develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.
• Take count of stock and manage inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food Safe Cert

Stock management

Training & development

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®.

Job Overview

We are hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Deli at our Cameron Save-On-Foods location in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

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.

Key Qualifications

• 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.

Perks & Benefits

• 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

Compensation Details: $19.25 - $22.60 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. As a community-focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.