Assistant Manager Grocery-FT - temporary position could lead to permanent for the right candidate

Sobeys; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Canada seeks an Assistant Manager Grocery for a full-time temporary position that may lead to permanent employment. Responsibilities include supporting the Grocery Manager in operations, staff management, and customer engagement to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are expected to have retail experience and strong leadership skills to foster a positive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of retail store experience.
• Good work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Above average oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Grocery Manager in operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
• Lead, coach, and motivate staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage inventory control and staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Assistant Manager Grocery-FT - temporary position could lead to permanent for the right candidate

Pay Competitive

Location Port Moody/British Columbia

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 176502

Requisition ID: 176502

Career Group: Store Careers

Job Category: Assistant Grocery Manager - FT - temporary position could lead to permanent for the right candidate

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: British Columbia

City: Port Moody

Location: 9470 Port Moody Thrifty

Postal Code: V3H 0E7

Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

A ll career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

Ready to Make an impact?

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports and assists the Grocery Manager in the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Assistant Manager will lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, adherence to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Assistant Manager assists in scheduling, management of labour costs, budgets, inventory control, presentation and merchandising, and in the hiring and training of staff. The Assistant Manager will foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Support a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model
• Assist in managing employees including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees
• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs
• Demonstrate growth in product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards
• Monitor the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required
• Ensure OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Assist the Department Manager in achieving financial targets and maximizing sales and margins, including forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control
• Support with managing the department budget
• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required
• Supports an environment of employee engagement
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements
• Other duties as required
What you have to offer:
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Above average skills (both oral and written)
• Good work ethic and ability to multi task

Exposure to store operations

• Education and Working Experience
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 12 months of retail store experience, in applicable department
• Exposure to reading and analyzing financial reports, and budgets

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

About the company

Sobeys Inc. is the second largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,500 stores operating across Canada under a variety of banners.

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