Department Head

Save-On-Foods; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retail company in Whitehorse seeks a Department Head to lead a team in providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a passion for food, and must hold Food Safe Certification. You will manage team engagement through effective mentorship while utilizing your knowledge to enhance business strategies. Perks include a starting wage of $28.00/hr and opportunities for education reimbursement and personal growth.

Benefits

Starting wage of $28.00/hr

Team member offers and discounts

Education Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Opportunities to learn and grow

Wellness & Team Member assistance program

Dynamic, fast-paced working environment

Supports local growers and community groups

Qualifications

• Must have open availability and work up to 40 hours per week.
• Two to three years of experience serving customers.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team, acting as a coach and mentor.
• Fostering a positive environment focused on customer service.
• Engaging team members through training and development.
• Using community knowledge to develop strategies.
• Communicating important messages with the team.
• Taking count of stock.

Skills

Passion for great food

Strong work ethic

Customer service experience

Education

Food Safe Certification

Job description

With over 175 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is one of BC’s Top Employers, B.C.’s Most Loved Brand, and a great place to grow your career.

Department Head (Whitehorse, YT)

Must have open availability and available to work up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members.
• Fostering a positive environment that is focused on always customer first service.
• Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders.
• Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.
• Communicating important messages with the team.
• Taking count of the correct amount of stock.

Qualifications

• Passion for great food and outstanding service.
• Strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Two to three years of experience serving customers.
• Food Safe Certification is a requirement.

Perks

• A starting wage of $28.00/hr
• Team member offers and discounts
• Education Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Wellness & Team Member assistance program
• A dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• An organization that supports local growers, product, community groups, and the environment

Join our Team!

Come and be a part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and add your smile to the mix!