assistant manager, restaurant

Safeway; Canmore; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking an Assistant Deli HMR Kitchen Dept Manager in Canmore, AB. The ideal candidate will support the Deli Manager, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing deli programs, and maintaining standards. Experience in meat cutting is preferred. This is a full-time, permanent position paying between $16.00 to $44.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Previous Retail Meat Cutting experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to exceed customer needs.
• Supervise Deli personnel in the absence of Deli Manager.
• Promote an employee culture of coaching and development.
• Prepare and merchandise Deli programs.
• Maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Passionate about food

Team Player

Proactive problem-solver

Positive attitude

Good oral and written communication skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to coach others

Job description

Title: Assistant Deli HMR Kitchen Dept Manager

Posted on October 20, 2025 by employer Safeway

Overview

The Assistant Deli Department Manager supports and assists the Deli Manager in the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. In the absence of the Department Manager, the Assistant Manager will supervise, 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 Department Manager will foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to exceed customer needs
• Supervise Deli personnel in the absence of Deli Manager
• Promote an employee culture of coaching and development
• Complete customer deli orders
• Merchandise Deli Department service cases
• Prepare and merchandise Deli programs
• Maintain sanitation standards
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
• Perform administrative duties as required
• Available to work flexible hours
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Passionate about food and eager to learn more about it
• Team Player who builds strong genuine relationships with co‑workers and customers
• Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to identify inefficiencies, suggest improvements and has the confidence to action them
• Maintains a positive can‑do attitude in the face of change and multiple priorities
• Committed to delivering their best every day
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Good work ethic and ability to mult task
• Able to coach and mentor others

Experience

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous Retail Meat Cutting experience
• Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat. Safeway specific training will be provided

Details

• Location: Canmore, AB
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $16.00 to $44.00 per hour
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: CareerBeacon #2452537