Assistant Manager - Fruits and Vegetables

Super C; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Sherbrooke seeks an Assistant Manager for the Fresh Produce section. This role ensures that the department is well-stocked and welcoming. Responsibilities include assisting in planning, managing staff, maintaining product quality, and adhering to health standards. Candidates should have SEC V or equivalent educational background and a minimum of 3 years in fruit and vegetable management. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Retirement plan (Pension)

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual bonus

Group insurance for personnel and family

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic customer-service focused environment

Weekly payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fruit and vegetable management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in planning and coordinating department activities.
• Assist the manager in employee management.
• Act as manager when absent.
• Place and purchase departmental orders; verify invoices.
• Ensure the store is ready to receive customers.
• Maintain the department’s shelf-life.
• Ensure product labels meet store standards.
• Ensure product freshness at all times.
• Maintain planogram compliance.
• Create employee schedules.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and health-and-safety standards.
• Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating employees.

Skills

Performance management of staff

Commitment to high-quality service

Decision making

Team management

Interpersonal communication

Motivation

Autonomy

Self-control

Adaptability

Priority management

Education

SEC V or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager – Fruits and Vegetables

Super C Rock Forest, 5767 boulevard Bourque, Sherbrooke. 40 h/week, full‑time, permanent.

We invite you to join our dynamic team as Assistant Manager in the Fresh Produce section. Your role is essential in ensuring the produce area is well stocked and welcoming to customers.

Benefits

• Retirement plan (Pension)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus
• Group insurance for personnel and family
• Career advancement opportunities
• Dynamic customer‑service focused environment
• Weekly payroll

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in planning and coordinating department activities to meet sales and profitability targets while respecting the collective agreement.
• Assist the manager in employee management.
• Act as manager when absent.
• Place and purchase departmental orders; verify invoices against delivery documents and ensure proper receipt of goods.
• Ensure the store is ready to receive customers in terms of quantity, product presentation, and stock rotation.
• Maintain the department’s shelf‑life.
• Ensure product labels meet store standards, price lists, and scanner price data; maintain price card compliance.
• Ensure product freshness at all times.
• Maintain planogram compliance.
• Create employee schedules.
• Ensure adherence to company policies (receiving, security, etc.) and health‑and‑safety standards.
• Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating employees.

Requirements

• SEC V or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in fruit and vegetable management.

Skills sought

• Performance management of staff
• Commitment to high‑quality service
• Decision making
• Team management
• Interpersonal communication
• Motivation
• Autonomy
• Self‑control
• Adaptability
• Priority management

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

METRO is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We consider qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Only selected candidates will be contacted. We politely ask agencies not to submit unsolicited applications.