assistant manager - retail

Thrifty Foods; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local grocery retailer is seeking an Assistant Manager Produce in North Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate will assist in managing the produce department, ensuring high levels of customer service and adherence to food safety protocols. Responsibilities include staff training, inventory control, and achieving financial targets. A High School Diploma and experience in retail are required, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of retail store experience in applicable department.
• Exposure to reading and analyzing financial reports, and budgets.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support a coaching and development culture for all employees.
• Lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff.
• Ensure food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Above average oral and written skills

Good work ethic

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Assistant Manager Produce-FT

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Thrifty Foods

The Assistant Produce Manager supports and assists the Produce 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to enhance 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 according to company standards
• Monitor implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and SOPs, including timely 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
• Attend training and maintain a clean and safe working environment as per company requirements
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Above average oral and written skills
• Good work ethic and ability to multi-task
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 12 months of retail store experience in applicable department
• Exposure to reading and analyzing financial reports, and budgets
• Available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings

Job Details

• Location: North Vancouver, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $20.00 to $77.00 hour
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Advertised until: 2025-12-01