Department Manager, Grocery

Save-On-Foods; Prince Rupert; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Management Incentive Plan

Paid weekly

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Prince Rupert, BC is seeking a Department Manager, Centre of Store to lead the grocery department. The full-time role involves coaching a dynamic team, driving customer-first service, and ensuring safe, engaging merchandising.

The position requires 1–3 years of retail experience and a Food Safe certification. You will analyse KPIs, manage schedules and inventory, and implement growth strategies to boost sales while maintaining high standards and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail experience.
• Food Safe Certification.
• Post-secondary education in business is an asset.
• Proficiency with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department, coach and mentor the team for customer-first service.
• Deliver operational excellence across customer experience, health and safety, and merchandising.
• Train, manage performance, and recognise staff; support succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Emotional intelligence

Customer focus

Education

Post-secondary business education

Food Safe Certification

Tools

MS Office

POS software

Job description

Department Manager, Grocery# Save-On-Foods## Department Manager, GroceryApply: Quesnel BC: Full time: Posted Today: R-00041219With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. 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, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work.**We are hiring a Department Manager, Centre of Store at our Save-On-Foods location in Prince Rupert, BC.** **This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.** **You will be responsible for:*** Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.* Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.* Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.* Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.* Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team.* Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.* Supporting with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.* Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.* Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments. **You have:*** 1-3 years of retail experience.* Leadership experience is an asset.* Food Safe Certification.* A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.* Experience and/or knowledge with: + Achieving sales targets and profitability. + Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales. + Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring). + Workforce planning and scheduling considerations. + Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.* Proficiency with computer applications. **You are:*** A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence.* An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.* Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.* Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.* Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence.* Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.**Here are some of the perks we offer:*** Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan.* Get paid every Friday!* Exclusive team member offers and discounts.* Benefits & pension eligibility.* Wellness and team member assistance program.* Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.* Opportunities to learn and grow. IND2**Compensation Details:**$54,080.00**Join our Team!**Come be 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 today and join our growing team!