Bistro Team Leader (Food Services Supervisor)

Nature's Fare Markets; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organic food retailer in Vernon, Canada, is seeking a Bistro Team Leader to oversee daily operations and enhance customer service. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, is passionate about organic food, and has supervisory experience. You will lead a team, ensure operational standards, and create a positive work environment. Flexible shifts may include early mornings and weekends. Join us in making a difference in food retail!

Benefits

Wage range: $22.00 - 23.25/hr

Flexible Benefits

Up to 25% store discount

Education allowance

Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)

Qualifications

• A passion for organic food and natural medicine.
• Ability and desire to create a positive, supportive working environment.
• Previous food service or restaurant experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Bistro Manager to ensure effective communication.
• Set daily priorities and pace for team.
• Coach team members and drive selling and promotion.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to lead by example

Strong organizational skills

Motivated by fast-paced environment

Education

Food Safe Certified

Minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisor role

Job description

Overview

BISTRO Team Leader(FOOD SERVICE)

The Bistro Team Leader is responsible for helping lead the team through living and promoting our five Core Values as well as maintaining the day-to-day operations within the department.

In our Bistro, we are passionately creating delicious food made with carefully chosen organic, local sustainable ingredients: fresh produce, ethically raised and grass-fed meat and dairy, and products without additives or preservatives. Our customers love our fresh juices and smoothies, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, salads, hearty soups, entrées, and an array of baked goods. And, of course, we offer tasty options for a variety of food preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo diets.

Perks

• Wage range: $22.00 - 23.25/hr
• Flexible Benefits
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

***The successful candidate will be scheduled 40 hours per week, and must be available to work AM/PM - as early as 6am, weekdays and weekends - evenings and weekends will be key.***

Regular Store Hours

Mon – Sat 8:00am – 7:00pm; Sun 9:00am – 7:00pm

What we are looking for

• A passion for organic food and natural medicine and love of the retail and grocery industry
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to set the standards for customer service in the Bistro department
• Strong problem solving, and decision-making skills
• An eye for merchandising and the ability to assist in managing inventory
• Motivated by fast-paced environment
• Ability and desire to lead by example and create a positive, supportive working environment
• Desire to motivate and train team members
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a supervisor role
• Previous food service or restaurant experience considered an asset
• Food Safe Certified
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to delegate and direct the work of others while working as a team

What you’ll be doing

• Working with the Bistro Manager to ensure effective communication throughout the day on department priorities
• Set daily priorities and pace for the team
• Coaches team members and helps drive selling and promotion within the department throughout the day
• Support the Bistro Manager by actively working to meet operational standards
• Train and promote the standard of Customer Service expected by all bistro employees
• Checklists are your jam! You create and complete them with ease with the assistance of the department team members
• Facilitates production of in-store prepared items
• Provides regular coaching and guidance
• Adopts and encourages a positive environment
• Assists with recording, monitoring, and reporting spillage

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Apply online today!