(CAN) Food Lead Department Manager

Walmart Canada Corp; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada Corp. is seeking a Food Lead Department Manager in Chilliwack, BC to help drive exceptional customer service and smooth daily operations.

You will coordinate tasks, maintain department standards, and support scheduling and training to ensure a safe, clean, and well-run department. Responsibilities include leading through teamwork, maintaining presentation, and assisting with coverage for food areas while aligning with company policies and processes.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and ability to greet and assist customers
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to store standards
• Ability to train and develop team members
• Comfort with physical tasks and lifting up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer experience through friendly, professional service and help customers find products
• Coordinate daily tasks and ensure coverage based on priorities from management
• Maintain Food Department standards and presentation to align with store requirements
• Assist with scheduling and supervision of associates to ensure adequate coverage
• Support safety, cleanliness and compliance with company policies and procedures

Job description

Position Summary...

The Food Lead Department Manager supports food area operations by working closely with the Food Assistant Manager to deliver a strong customer experience and efficient daily execution. This role helps coordinate task completion, maintain department standards and presentation, assign and support associate coverage, and assist with scheduling and training. By leading through teamwork and attention to detail, the Food Lead Department Manager helps ensure a safe, clean, and well run department that aligns with Company policies and standards.

What you'll do...

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Deliver an Excellent Customer Experience Provides friendly and professional customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product selection, promoting products and services, helping locate merchandise, and resolving customer concerns or referring them as needed.

Support Daily Operations and Task Execution Assists with directing and coordinating daily tasks based on priorities communicated by the Food Assistant Manager and the Store Management Team. Delegates, supports, and follows up on the completion of Customer Availability Process tasks.

Maintain Food Department Standards and Presentation Assesses the overall presentation and appearance of Food Departments, identifies gaps, and completes required merchandising and display adjustments to maintain store standards.

Associate Coverage, Scheduling, and Support Supports scheduling as needed and assigns associates to ensure adequate coverage and availability across food areas and other areas of the store as required.

Associate Training and Development Participates in the training and development of Food Associates and provides feedback to support performance, growth, and engagement.

Safety, Cleanliness, and Compliance Maintains a safe, clean, and hazard‑free work environment by following Company policies and procedures, completing safety sweep logs, and ensuring displays and fixtures are secure and free of debris.

Flexibility (Availability/Work Schedule) Be open to working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Your adaptability helps ensure the store runssmoothlyand customers receive consistent, high-quality service.

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES IN THIS ROLE

High Task Volume in a Fast-Paced Environment

Manages overnight hours effectively and planning accordingly to stay energized and focused.

Effectively manages work hours and plans ahead to maintain energy and focus throughout the shift.

Handles a fast-paced workload with efficiency, ensuring large volumes of restocking and recovery are completed accurately and on time.

Physical Demands

Performs physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting inventory, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 20 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Performs repetitive tasks such as stocking, zoning, and organizing products with attention to detail and consistency to uphold store standards.

WHY YOU'LL ENJOY WORKING HERE

Energetic, Fast-Paced Environment Thrive in a dynamic setting where every day brings something new.

Appreciation for Your Efforts Your contributions are recognized and valued.

Career Growth Opportunities Build your skills and advance your career with us.

Meaningful Impact Take pride in helping customers save money and live better.

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $21.50.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 21.50.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

8249 EAGLE LANDNG PKWY, CHILLIWACK, BC V2R 0P9, Canada

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