Deli - Assistant Manager Deli

Sobeys; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan

In-store discount

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Learning & development

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. in Victoria, BC is seeking a motivated deli team member to support daily department operations and serve customers with warmth.

Reporting to the Deli Manager, you will handle foods, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

This role offers training and opportunities for advancement within Sobeys' deli banners, with day, evening, and weekend shifts available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a deli retail setting is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily deli department operations.
• Provide outstanding customer service and product recommendations.
• Maintain product freshness, cleanliness, and proper food handling.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Health & safety

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready to start fresh?

Our deli departments offer our customers a wide-range of fresh meal solutions as well as a vast selection of traditional delicatessen meats and cheeses. If you have a passion for food, enjoy preparing appetizing meals options and providing advice and ideas to customers on creating wholesome healthy meals - then a career in one of our deli departments may be what you're looking for.

Reporting to the Deli Manager, you will assist in managing the daily operations of the Department while providing outstanding service to our customers. An ability to work with the public in a highly customer service driven department while at the same time thriving on a fast pace will be key ingredients for your success in our deli department.

Outgoing friendly personalities are what we seek. Let us train you in all the finer aspects of the department while you work toward a promotion to full time, management and beyond.

What You Bring To The Table

• Previous deli retail experience
• Excellent customers service skills
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, policies and practices is an asset
• Available to work days, evenings, and weekends

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Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Additional Information

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Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.