(CAN) Food Lead Department Manager

Walmart; Surrey; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart in Surrey, BC is seeking a Food Lead Department Manager to support food area operations, deliver a strong customer experience, and coordinate tasks across the department. You will lead with teamwork, monitor standards, and assist with scheduling and training to ensure a safe, clean, and well-run department.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, maintaining presentation, assisting with coverage, and training food associates.

Qualifications

• Age – 16 or older

Responsibilities

• Delivers friendly and professional customer service, helps customers with product selection and concerns.
• Directs and coordinates daily tasks based on priorities from the Food Assistant Manager and Store Management Team.
• Maintains overall presentation, merchandising, and store standards in the Food Department.
• Assists with scheduling and ensures adequate associate coverage across food areas and the store as needed.
• Participates in training and development of Food Associates and provides performance feedback.
• Maintains a safe, clean, hazard-free work environment by following policies and ensuring displays/fixtures are secure.
• Be flexible with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays to keep the store running smoothly.
• Manages high task volume in a fast-paced environment and handles restocking duties and emergencies.
• Performs physical tasks such as standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs when required.

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 ROL...

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.

Age – 16 or older

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…

2355-160 ST, SURREY, BC V3Z 9N6, Canada

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