assistant manager - retail

Mary Browns Chicken; Upper Tantallon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Store discount

Job summary

Mary Browns Chicken in Canada is seeking an assistant manager to oversee daily store operations, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional customer service. The role emphasizes sales, merchandising, and team management in a fast-paced retail setting, with bilingual abilities valued to communicate with diverse customers and staff.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of CAD 18.50–20.00 per hour, onsite in Upper Tantallon, NS.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations to meet sales goals.
• Supervise and train staff to improve performance.
• Manage merchandising, pricing, and inventory purchasing.
• Handle customer service issues promptly to maintain satisfaction.
• Manage timecards, cash handling, and bookkeeping tasks.
• Support marketing and promotional activities to boost visibility.
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding with the General Manager.
• Utilize POS for transactions and inventory management.
• Monitor budget adherence and assist in financial reporting.
• Ensure health and safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff training

Recruiting

Budgeting

Cash handling

Time management

Customer service

Merchandising

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

assistant manager - retail

Title posted on indeed.com - Assistant Manager

Posted onAugust 10, 2026 by Employer details Mary Browns Chicken

Job details

*Overview*We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee daily store operations, manage staff, and ensure exceptional customer service. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a fast-paced environment, requiring a proactive approach to sales, merchandising, and team management. Bilingual abilities and prior supervisory experience are highly valued to facilitate effective communication with diverse customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily store operations to ensure smooth functioning and achievement of sales goals
• Supervise and motivate team members, providing training & development to enhance performance
• Oversee merchandising, pricing strategies, and inventory purchasing to maximize sales opportunities
• Handle customer service issues promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Manage Timecards, cash handling, and bookkeeping tasks accurately and efficiently
• Support marketing initiatives and promotional activities to increase store visibility and sales
• Conduct interviews, participate in recruiting efforts with General manager, and assist in onboarding new staff members
• Utilize POS systems for sales transactions, returns, and inventory management
• Monitor store budget adherence and assist in financial planning and reporting
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and operational procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail management or supervisory roles within a fast food setting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise teams effectively
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in POS systems, merchandising, pricing strategies, and cash handling
• Skilled in recruiting, interviewing, training & development of staff
• Sound knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, Labor management, and administrative tasks
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with customer service expertise
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail
• Demonstrated time management skills with the capacity for multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Join our team as an Assistant Manager where your leadership will directly impact store success while fostering a positive shopping experience for our customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50-$20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience

• Management or Food Service Supervisor : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Location Upper Tantallon , NS
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 18.50 to $ 20.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy